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Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD
Truck Bursts Into Flames On I-80: Allamuchy FD A truck fire sent smoke billowing into the sky on I-80 in Warren County on Sunday, April 7, authorities said. At 11:30 a.m., first responders arrived tat I-80 West by Exit 19 and confirmed the fire, the Allamuchy Fire Department said in a release.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, bringing it under control within minutes, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on scene until 12:30 p.m., fire officials said. There were no reports of any injuries.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire
Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire Firefighters in Frelinghuysen Township battled a chimney fire that saw heavy smoke billowing on Monday evening, Jan. 22, the Allamuchy Fire Department said on Facebook and shared in a photo. At 9:20 p.m. the fire department responded to Heller Road in Frelinghuysen for fire. Firefighters requested mutual aid upon arrival after finding a working chimney fire that had spread to the attic, firefighters said.  Firefighters spent two hours on scene before clearing the area at 11:30 p.m., firefighters said. There were no reports of any injuries. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash
Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after becoming trapped inside their vehicle in a crash on Route 80, authorities said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 16.6 in Allamuchy on the afternoon of Monday, March 28, the local fire department confirmed on social media. The patient was “hastily” extricated from the vehicle by emergency crews who were at the scene within minutes, the department said. Atlantic Air 1 medical helicopter landed at the crash scene to take the patient to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Meanwhile, the westbound …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
1 Hospitalized, Cat Treated For Smoke Inhalation In Massive Warren County House Fire (PHOTOS) 1 Hospitalized, Cat Treated For Smoke Inhalation In Massive Warren County House Fire (PHOTOS)
1 Hospitalized, Cat Treated For Smoke Inhalation In Massive Warren County House Fire (Photos) One person was hospitalized and a cat was treated for smoke inhalation Wednesday night following a massive house fire in Warren County, authorities said. The two-alarm fire broke out at a home on Chaucer Drive in Independence Township shortly after 8:10 p.m., initial reports said. The local first aid squad rushed to the scene and immediately requested backup to provide the full extent of their rescue and rehabilitation services, the squad said. Several surrounding fire crews worked for about four hours to get the blaze under control, the squad said. Meanwhile, two patients were evaluated …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Warren County Home Fire Rips Through Warren County Home
Fire Rips Through Warren County Home A fire tore through and destroyed the home of a longtime volunteer firefighter in Warren County Sunday night, authorities said. The Blairstown family home of local firefighter Eric Usinowicz went up in flames shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to the Allamuchy Fire Department, which was one of several departments at the scene. Busy start to the week for the members Allamuchy Fire Department. At approximately 23:30 hours Sunday night crews were... Posted by Allamuchy Fire Dept. on Monday, January 17, 2022 The kitchen and living room were destroyed while the rest of the home sustaine…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 In Warren County PHOTOS: Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 In Warren County
Photos: Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 80 In Warren County Warren County fire crews were quick to douse a car that went up in flames on Route 80 Tuesday evening. The Allamuchy Fire Department responded to the eastbound side of the highway near milepost 18 as the fully involved blaze was reported around 6 p.m., the company said. The department extinguished the smoky blaze after stretching a hand line to the vehicle while other crew members provided traffic blocks and additional support, authorities said. All crews had cleared the scene about an hour later, the department said. At approximately 18:00 hours. The Allamuchy Fire Department was re…

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by Valerie Musson
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PHOTOS: Warren County Fire Department Rescues Sleeping Fawn From Underneath Resident’s Car PHOTOS: Warren County Fire Department Rescues Sleeping Fawn From Underneath Resident’s Car
Photos: Warren County Fire Department Rescues Sleeping Fawn From Underneath Resident’s Car “It’s not always about fires,” said a Warren County fire department whose members safely rescued and relocated a sleeping fawn from underneath a local resident’s car. The resident called the Allamuchy Fire Department for help after noticing the fawn shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday. It's not always about fires. Today, shortly after 9:30am, the Allamuchy Fire Department was requested for assistance in... Posted by Allamuchy Fire Dept. on Friday, May 21, 2021 Assistant Fire Chief Rick Lomanaco safely pulled the small fawn from under the vehicle and placed it underneath a nearby deck for it…

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by Valerie Musson