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Obituaries
Newark Firefighter Rafael Padilla Dies, 44
Rafael Padilla, a longtime Newark firefighter, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5. A lifelong Newark resident, Padilla served as a sergeant in the US Army National Guard for 25 years and joined the Newark Fire Department in April 2007, being stationed at Truck 8 and Engine 27, according to his obituary. HFD local #35 gives our condolences to the Newark Fire Department and to the friends and family of firefighter Rafael... Posted by Hillside Fmba on Sunday, December 10, 2023 A fundraiser has been set up by Zein Maya, a fellow firefighter who worked with Padilla, to support his fami…
Police & Fire
Two Firefighters Die Battling Huge Port Newark Ship Blaze
Two Newark firefighters died battling a blaze that tore through a car-carrying ship at Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal late Wednesday, officials confirmed. UPDATE: 'Hearts Are Broken': IDs Of Newark Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty Released The firefighters had “made an attempt to extinguish the fire and, because of the intense heat, they got pushed back out of the area where the initial fire was,” Newark Fire Department Chief Rufus Jackson at a morning news conference on July 6. The Grande Costa D'Avorio apparently was headed to Brooklyn after leaving Baltimore on Sunday with mo…
Obituaries
Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness
The Newark Fire Department is mourning the loss of a beloved brother in red. Robert Illis, 57, died after a long-term illness on Wednesday, May 18, according to his family. Robert spent the last 20 years as a devoted firefighter with Engine 7, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A Newark native, Robert graduated from East Side High School, according to his social media page. “Our deepest condolences are extended to each of Firefighter Illis’ family members and colleagues,” said Mayor Baraka. Robert was deeply admired for his dedication to his career and…
Police & Fire
Newark Fire Captain Found Dead At Station Remembered (
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A leader. A fighter. A loving dad. This is how Carlos Rivera was being remembered. The Newark fire captain was identified through various online firefighting groups as the victim found dead at Newark's Park Avenue firehouse on Saturday morning. His former colleague was hospitalized. Rest In Peace🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 Captain Carlos Rivera Newark Fire Department New Jersey Posted by Flame Eofd on Saturday, January 15, 2022 Can’t believe you are gone my brother damn all the years we play softball together with the Newark Titans always was a... Posted by Noel Rolon on Saturday, January 15, 20…
Police & Fire
One-Eyed Man Arrested In Turnpike Pursuit, Bergen County Crash Of Newark FD Chief's Vehicle
A 48-year-old man who stole a Newark Fire Department pickup truck from the scene of a car fire led police on a cross-county pursuit before crashing in Bergen County the Fourth of July, authorities said. Hector Perez, who is disabled due to having only one eye, was arrested at the scene and was uninjured. He faces charges of receiving stolen property, burglary, eluding, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. Perez apparently hopped behind the wheel of the Ford pickup truck, marked with lights and sirens, from the scene of the blaze at Avon …
Police & Fire
New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address
A 77-year-old New Jersey woman trapped in the van she had been living in was rescued after several days on Thursday, authorities said. The woman had been sheltering in her van parked at 67 Lincoln Park, in Newark. She called police at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, saying she was unable to leave the van because it was stuck in snow, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The Public Safety tele-communicator mistakenly logged the address as 67 Lincoln St., so when police arrived, they were unable to locate the navy blue minivan. Authorities called the n…
Police & Fire
Irvington Fire Guts Convenience Store, Displaces Families
At least 17 people were displaced by a fire that destroyed a convenience store and several upstairs apartments Sunday night in Irvington. Flames shot out and smoke was billowed from the building at Myrtle and Madison avenue as firefighters from several towns arrived around 11:05 p.m. The blaze quickly reached three alarms, but was mostly knocked down as of 12:35 a.m. Five children and 12 adults were reportedly displaced. Companies from Irvington, Union, Montclair, Maplewood, Newark and East Orange responded.
News
Kearny Chlorine Plant Fire Shuts Skyway, Residents Told To Stay Indoors
UPDATE: The fire was brought under control Saturday morning after reaching four alarms. The Pulaski Skyway in Kearny was closed in both directions after a manufacturing plant went up in flames, stranding drivers on the roadway Friday night. The blaze, which hit at least three alarms overnight, broke out around 10 p.m. at the Alden Leeds plant, located on Jacobus Avenue under the skyway. The company makes chlorinated tablets and other chemical treatments for swimming pools. Residents in Hudson County, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island were urged to shut their windows d…
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