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Dangerous Air Quality Levels Reported, New 1,800-Acre Wildfire Burns In West Milford
Three active wildfires in New Jersey are keeping firefighters busy this weekend as the air quality continues to worsen.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is working to contain fires in West Milford, Pompton Lakes, and Englewood Cliffs (scroll for details on each one).
AirNow.gov shows an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171, or unhealthy, across North Jersey, as of 7:30 p.m., caused by the smoke that blanketed the region. Click here to see an active AQI map or click here to check your town's AQI.
Prolonged dry conditions, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong winds have contribut…
Clifton Police Officer Joseph Pichnarcik Dies, 45
The Clifton Police Department is mourning the passing of one of its own, Officer Joseph A. Pichnarcik.
Pichnarcik died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, following a brave fight against a long-term illness, according to his department and his obituary on the Allwood Funeral Home website.
Officer Pichnarcik, who served the Clifton community with pride and commitment since joining in 2006, was known for his warm spirit, reliability, and the unwavering support he offered his fellow officers.
Before his tenure in Clifton, Officer Pichnarcik served with the Paterson Police Department.
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Falling Powerline Sparks Morris County Brush Fire, Wildfires Rage Across NJ
Washington Township Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a large brush fire Friday night, Nov. 8.
The blaze, ignited by a downed powerline, was quickly contained and extinguished along West Valley Brook Road, the police department said.
With the arrival of cooler weather, officials are reminding residents that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a total fire ban across the state on both private and public properties.
The ban, imposed due to extremely dry conditions, prohibits the use of fire pits, campfires, or any form of open b…
Feds Dismantle Luxury Interstate Car Ring, 7 NJ Men Charged
Eight men, including seven from New Jersey, have been charged in Newark federal court on Thursday, Nov. 7, for their roles in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars and transport them across state lines, authorities said.
Arrested were: Ahmad Franks, 24, Shaquan White, 23, Nathan Braswell, 20, Ibn Bellamy, 24, Zamir Wright, 20, all Newark residents, Ryan Bowen, 26, Khyree Lawrence, 20 both East Orange residents and Mohammed Buhari, a 45-year-old Virginia resident.
Federal officials detailed the thefts:
Audi Q5, Jersey City: On Nov. 5, 2021, a 2021 Audi Q5 was reported stolen in Jersey City…
Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: Njsp
In March, Remo was found by New Jersey State Police in Sussex County, malnourished and desperately in need of care.
After two months of rehabilitation from Newton Animal Control, Remo fully recovered and was gifted to state police, where he was adopted by Trooper Ryan Dichiara, state police said.
Meet Remo, the rescued pup who’s become a hero in more ways than one!
In March 2024, New Jersey State Police Troop “B”... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 7, 2024
"Remo has been a beloved part of our team ever since," state police said. "Not only has Remo boost…
Landing Gear Fails Mid-Flight, Plane Skids Off Runway At NJ Airport
A plane carrying two people skidded off the runway at the Essex County Airport on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 after its landing gear failed, Fairfield police said.
The flight began at Essex County Airport but was cut short about six miles out when the pilot noticed electrical issues, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna said.
The pilot, a 58-year-old Weehawken man, immediately turned back toward the airport, but due to the electrical malfunction, the landing gear failed to deploy, causing the plane to skid off the runway upon landing around 5:35 p.m., according to Manna.
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