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Two Killed In Massive Millville Fire: Authorities Two Killed In Massive Millville Fire: Authorities
Two Killed In Massive Millville Fire: Authorities Two people were killed in a fire in Millville that began on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, authorities said. The fire began in the 300 block of South 4th Street by Railroad Avenue, Mayor Benjamin Romanik said in a statement. By the time firefighters arrived, two houses were already engulfed in flames, Romanik said. Two homes were destroyed and four homes were damaged, Romanik said.  According to CBS News, the two people killed were sisters. The sisters were nine and 13 years old, ABC 6 reported. More than 20 people were displaced by the fire, Romanik said. The fire rupt…

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by Sam Barron
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Central Jersey Firefighters Get $4M In Federal Funds To Boost Staffing Central Jersey Firefighters Get $4M In Federal Funds To Boost Staffing
Central Jersey Firefighters Get $4M In Federal Funds To Boost Staffing Perth Amboy Fire Department will receive $3.6 million in federal aid to increase staff, U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The federal funding comes from FEMA. Perth Amboy Fire Chief Edward Mullen said that with the funding "we will be able to hire 12 additional firefighters, increasing our personnel to 84,"  “This is wonderful news for Perth Amboy," Pallone said. "The federal funding will allow the city to maintain adequate staffing to meet the needs of the city’s growing population and keep residents safe and healthy.” 

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by Jon Craig