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Man Stabbed, Woman Airlifted In Bridgeton Assault, House Fire: Police Man Stabbed, Woman Airlifted In Bridgeton Assault, House Fire: Police
Man Stabbed, Woman Airlifted In Bridgeton Assault, House Fire: Police Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing and a house fire in Bridgeton, authorities said. Bridgeton police responded to a 27-year-old man who arrived at Inspira Hospital on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 5, the department said in a news release. Officers learned the man was an assault victim suffering from "non-life-threatening" stab wounds. Investigators said the stabbing happened in a home on the 100 block of Oak Street. Firefighters responded after officers saw heavy smoke at the home and the firefighters put out the fire. A 34-year-old woman suffered smoke inh…

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by Chris Spiker
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Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (UPDATE) Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (UPDATE)
Two Firefighters Injured, Three Boats Destroyed In Jersey Shore Marina Explosion (Update) Two firefighters were injured and three boats were destroyed after an explosion at a marina in Keyport, officials said. The first call for the fire at Brown's Point Marina came in just after 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. One firefighter was brought to a hospital with minor injuries and released, while the other was treated at the scene. At approximately 15:31 on 9/9/24, the department was requested into Keyport for the Rapid Intervention Team to respond... Posted by Morganville Fire Department on Tuesday, September 10,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Three Boats Catch Fire After Explosion At Jersey Shore Marina (DEVELOPING) Three Boats Catch Fire After Explosion At Jersey Shore Marina (DEVELOPING)
Three Boats Catch Fire After Explosion At Jersey Shore Marina (Developing) Crews were responding to three boats on fire after an explosion at a marina in Keyport, officials said. The fire broke out at Brown's Point Marina on Monday, Sept. 9, Keyport's emergency management office said in a Facebook post at 3:53 p.m. Residents were asked to avoid the area near the West Front Street facility. Keyport police said officers first received a call about the fire at around 2:50 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard, New York City Fire Department (FDNY), the New Jersey State Police's marine unit, and firefighters from other Monmouth County communities were…

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by Chris Spiker
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Four Marina Employees Suffer Smoke Inhalation During Boat Fire In Wildwood, Firefighters Say Four Marina Employees Suffer Smoke Inhalation During Boat Fire In Wildwood, Firefighters Say
Four Marina Employees Suffer Smoke Inhalation During Boat Fire In Wildwood, Firefighters Say Four people suffered smoke inhalation after a large boat caught fire at a marina in Wildwood, officials said. The fire started on the boat docked at Schooner Island Marina at around 12:39 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, the City of Wildwood Fire Department said in a Facebook post. When firefighters arrived, they found the roughly 42-foot boat named "Luv-It" engulfed in flames. The fire spread to the dock and a nearby small shed. The boat eventually sank from the weight of the water firefighters sprayed to extinguish the flames and foam was used to put out a fuel fire on the water. …

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by Chris Spiker
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HERO: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says HERO: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says
Hero: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says A police officer from South Jersey is credited with saving the life of a resident during a recent fire. The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. on June 16 on the 1800 block of Sagemore Drive in Evesham.  Evesham Patrol Officer Kevin Long was the first on the scene, shortly followed by the Evesham Fire Department. Long discovered that a resident was trapped inside the burning home, Police Chief Walt Miller said in a press statement.  "Without hesitation and under extreme hazardous conditions, Officer Long entered the home, navigating through almost zero v…

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by Jon Craig