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Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 49 In Newark, Authorities Say
A three-alarm fire injured three firefighters and displaced 49 people in Newark on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 16, authorities said.
At 12:14 p.m., firefighters responded to 263 South Orange Ave. for a fire, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The fire extended to an adjacent building at 265 South Orange Ave. and a 2nd alarm was called, requesting additional firefighters to the scene at 12:48 p.m., Fragé said.
A 3rd alarm was called at 1:45 p.m., due to excessive outdoor temperatures, Fragé said. Firefighters were able to place the blaze under control at 3:38 p.m.,&…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania.
The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 and applies to all of New Jersey.
In Pennsylvania, the watch covers Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Wayne, Wyoming, and York in Pennsylvania.
Temps are expected to feel as hot as 100 or 105 degrees in much of the region, according to the NWS.
A chance of showers and thunderst…
More Charges Filed Against Driver, 25, In Hudson County Crash: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old Passaic resident has been hit with additional charges in a car crash earlier this month in Weehawken that seriously injured three people.
Luis Tubac-Socoy faces charges of aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim and assault by automobile, among others following the Friday, July 5 crash, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
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At 9:50 p.m., a crash occurred at Avenue at Port Imperial and Port Imperial Boulevard between a Ford F350 and a Honda CRV, Suarez said. After str…
Exquisite Bergen County Home Sells For $370K Over Asking Price (Photos)
A Bergen County home sold for $2.265 million — and $370,000 over asking price.
The more than 5,600-square-foot home at 157 Grant St. in Haworth boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and multiple exquisite upgrades, listing agent Tony Nabhan of Keller Williams City Views says.
Highlights of the home include a radiant marble foyer with 20-foot ceilings, a stunning dining room, a sunken great room with a fireplace, a formal living room, and an office.
The modern chef's kitchen features Subzero and Viking appliances, a sprawling island, an entertaining bar, a sunny breakfast area with sl…