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'Massive' Fire Destroys Sussex County Home, Kills Family Dog, Prompting Outpour Of Support 'Massive' Fire Destroys Sussex County Home, Kills Family Dog, Prompting Outpour Of Support
'Massive' Fire Destroys Sussex County Home, Kills Family Dog, Prompting Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for a Sussex County family left to rebuild after a devastating fire destroyed their home and everything in it. The fire broke out in Vernon shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, May 19 and temporarily closed Route 565 between Lake Pochung Road and Scenic Lakes Road, police and fire crews said. **ROAD CLOSURE** County Route 565 is closed between Lake Pochung Road and Scenic Lakes Road due to a structure fire Posted by Vernon Police on Friday, May 19, 2023 Members of the department and surrounding companies are currently on scene of a fully involved structure fire. Ple…

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by Valerie Musson
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FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash
FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash A FedEx truck driver was killed in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, authorities confirmed. The vehicle overturned and trapped the driver on the S-turn just north of Lake Panorama on Route 565 in Vernon around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, township police said. Officers responding to the crash found that the driver had succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The victim’s name was not yet released. The roadway was closed for several hours due to the motor vehicle crash investigation, police said. Assisting agencies include the Pochuck Fire Department, McAf…

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by Valerie Musson