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NJ Man Who Paid To Torch $6M PA Book Warehouse, Injuring Firefighter, Sentenced: DOJ NJ Man Who Paid To Torch $6M PA Book Warehouse, Injuring Firefighter, Sentenced: DOJ
NJ Man Who Paid To Torch $6M PA Book Warehouse, Injuring Firefighter, Sentenced: DOJ A New Jersey man who orchestrated the arson of a Bucks County book warehouse—injuring a firefighter and causing over $6 million in damages—has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, authorities announced. Ramiz Duka, 62, of Cherry Hill, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge for his role in the Dec. 10, 2022, fire at Ebooks Web LLC on Bridgewater Road in Bensalem, Acting U.S. Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer, Jr. said on Monday, March 10. Duka conspired with two men to set the warehouse ablaze, paying them $15,000 for the job, investigators previously revealed.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Five Cats From New Jersey Mobile Home Fire Firefighters Rescue Five Cats From New Jersey Mobile Home Fire
Firefighters Rescue Five Cats From New Jersey Mobile Home Fire Firefighters battled a fast-moving fire in a Toms River mobile home early last week, saving five cats trapped inside, officials said. Crews from the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze on Aviary Way around 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, along with units from Silverton, East Dover, and Whitesville Fire Departments, according to Chief Inspector Matthew Janora of the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention. When firefighters arrived, flames had already spread through the roof of the home. The occupant was not inside at the time, but firefighters learned that five cats rema…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former NJ Firefighter Kills Wife, Takes Own Life In Mt. Pocono Murder-Suicide: Police Former NJ Firefighter Kills Wife, Takes Own Life In Mt. Pocono Murder-Suicide: Police
Former NJ Firefighter Kills Wife, Takes Own Life In Mt. Pocono Murder-Suicide: Police A New Jersey native killed his wife before taking his own life days before Christmas in Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania, police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Craig Zigarelli, 54, a former Rockaway Township, NJ, volunteer firefighter, fatally stabbed Joann Alberti, 47, inside their home on Brookville Terrace before turning a gun on himself, according to a Pocono Mountain Regional Police investigation and a Monroe County Coroner’s ruling. Officers discovered the couple’s bodies on Dec. 23, 2024, at 1:54 p.m., after being dispatched for a welfare check. A concerned family member had reported…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Dog Rescued After Falling Into Pond: Montgomery PD Dog Rescued After Falling Into Pond: Montgomery PD
Dog Rescued After Falling Into Pond: Montgomery PD A dog is on the mend after they fell into a pond in Montgomery on Tuesday, Jan. 21, authorities said. At 10:33 a.m., officers, fire and EMS responded to a pond behind Avalon Lakes Court after the dog's owner got out of the backyard and fell into the pond, Montgomery police said. Officer Salvatore Intili donned a personal flotation device with a safety rope held by Sergeant John Colucci and walked out onto the frozen ice, where he was able to grab the dog’s harness and pull the dog from the water, police said..  The dog was taken to a local animal hospital for evaluation and …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Box Truck Overturns Into Woods Trapping Victim Along Route 287 (PHOTOS) Box Truck Overturns Into Woods Trapping Victim Along Route 287 (PHOTOS)
Box Truck Overturns Into Woods Trapping Victim Along Route 287 (Photos) A box truck overturned into the woods along Route 287 early Friday, Jan. 10, trapping one person inside of the vehicle, firefighters said (scroll down for photos). Firefighters responded to Route 287 South off of Route 78 West and found a box truck overturned with a person trapped inside, the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department said.  Firefighters worked to clear trees and extricate the driver, authorities said. This morning 29 Fire was dispatched to 287 South off the 78 West ramp for the MVC with entrapment. Arriving crews along... Posted by Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Depart…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Ocean County: Police Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Ocean County: Police
Driver Crossed Center Line In Crash That Seriously Injured Both Drivers In Ocean County: Police New details have been released in an Ocean County crash that left two cars severely mangled and both drivers seriously injured on Thursday, Jan. 8. Troy Sullivan, 62, of Absecon, was heading south on County Route 539 when he crossed the centerline and struck a 54-year-old Hamilton driver head-on around 5:25 p.m. near milepost 26, Manchester police said in a news release. Sullivan was in a grey 2014 Chrysler 200 and the other driver was in a blue 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The Chrysler continued 150 feet before coming to rest in the northbound travel lane, while the Chevrolet spun appro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Serious New Year's Crash On Route 1: Victim Extricated, HazMat Called To Scene In Woodbridge Serious New Year's Crash On Route 1: Victim Extricated, HazMat Called To Scene In Woodbridge
Serious New Year's Crash On Route 1: Victim Extricated, HazMat Called To Scene In Woodbridge New Year's Day began with a harrowing scene on Route 1 in Woodbridge as emergency crews raced to respond to a serious two-car crash, police said. The collision happened around 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Route 1 and Woodbridge Center Drive, prompting a multi-agency response that included police, first aid, fire, and hazmat teams, according to Woodbridge Police Lt. Brian Murphy. One driver was trapped inside their vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters, Murphy said. Meanwhile, hazmat crews worked to clean up vehicle fluids that spilled during the crash. While the extent of th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Jersey Shore Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Jersey Shore Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters
Two People Injured In 'Stubborn' Jersey Shore Blaze During Busy, Frigid Day For Firefighters Two people were hospitalized after their Asbury Park home caught fire two days before Christmas, officials said. Dispatchers first received calls about the fire on Ridge Avenue at around 11:52 on Monday, Dec. 23, the Asbury Park firefighters union said in a Facebook post. Asbury Park and Neptune firefighters initially responded but crews from Long Branch, Wanamassa, Tinton Falls, and Glendola were soon called to help. "This fire proved to be stubborn but companies worked hard to contain and eventually knock down the fire," the firefighters union said. 12/23/2024: Working Fire on Ridge…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Crew Member Airlifted Battling Large NJ Waterfront House Fire, New Photos Released (UPDATE) Crew Member Airlifted Battling Large NJ Waterfront House Fire, New Photos Released (UPDATE)
Crew Member Airlifted Battling Large NJ Waterfront House Fire, New Photos Released (Update) A crew member was seriously injured while battling a fire that destroyed a multimillion-dollar home on the waterfront of Long Beach Island, officials said. The crew member was airlifted to a trauma center after falling and suffering a head injury, the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post. It happened during a house fire on Holly Drive in the Loveladies section of Long Beach Island on Monday, Dec. 23. Early this morning at 0418, we were dispatched to a structure fire with reports of smoke and flames on the 3rd floor and... Posted by Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze 3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze
3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze Firefighters from multiple agencies came together to fight a structure fire on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Raritan Township, responders said. Yesterday afternoon at 1705 Hours, the Rescue Squad responded with the Raritan Township Fire Company and mutual aid... Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad on Sunday, December 22, 2024 The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the Nashaway Drive blaze, which was reported at 5:05 p.m., the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. When crews arrived, they found an active fire, officials said. The…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS) Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Injured Battling Junkyard Blaze Near Marlboro Shopping Center (Photos) A firefighter was injured while battling a massive blaze involving 8-9 burning vehicles at a junkyard near a Marlboro shopping center on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials said. Crews were initially dispatched around 8:13 a.m. to a reported structure fire at Texas Road and Route 9. Upon arrival, Morganville Fire Chief 28-2-66 reported a visible column of smoke, later confirming the fire was outside the building in an adjacent junkyard. After gaining access to the gated area, firefighters discovered several vehicles engulfed in flames, with hazardous fluids leaking from the wreckage. The S…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Meet The First Responder Family Behind This Dazzling North Jersey Christmas Display Meet The First Responder Family Behind This Dazzling North Jersey Christmas Display
Meet The First Responder Family Behind This Dazzling North Jersey Christmas Display When duty calls, the Tamburro family answers—whether it’s a house fire, a medical emergency, or creating pure holiday magic on Lafayette Avenue. For over six years, the Tamburros—known in Hawthorne for their service as firefighters and EMTs—have turned their home at 1084 Lafayette Avenue Extension into a spectacular winter wonderland.  Featuring more than 400 glowing decorations and whimsical scenes, the family’s “Lights on Lafayette” display has become a holiday beacon, drawing crowds and smiles from far and wide. The family behind the magic is no stranger to teamwork. Victor Tamburr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Widow Of FDNY Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing Widow Of FDNY Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing
Widow Of Fdny Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing The Long Island widow of a late FDNY lieutenant who died in a double fatal fire decades ago was located hours after relatives reported her missing. Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Nassau County Police said. At around 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, her sister Jeanne Santora informed her Facebook followers that Blackmore had been found and was safe. “Thank you everyone,” she wrote. No other details were given. News of Blackmore’s disappearance quickly gained traction on social media, where…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says Firefighters were battling four-alarm blaze at an Edison senior center Tuesday night, Dec. 3, officials said. The fire broke out at the Inman Grove Senior Center, prompting a massive emergency response and resulting in at least one confirmed casualty, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. Firefighters from Edison, South Brunswick, Metuchen, and the Office of Emergency Management were at the scene and working to evacuate residents from the senior living facility. Mutual aid resources and helicopters have been called in to assist. "We are working on evacuating the building and have called in mutual …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Arson Unit Probing Four-Alarm Fire That Displaced 26 Residents In Jersey City Arson Unit Probing Four-Alarm Fire That Displaced 26 Residents In Jersey City
Arson Unit Probing Four-Alarm Fire That Displaced 26 Residents In Jersey City The Hudson County's Regional Arson Task Force is investigating the four-alarm fire that broke out late Friday, Nov. 8 in Jersey City, displacing nine families and affecting a total of 26 residents, authorities said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HudPost (@hudpost) The fire, which started shortly before 11 p.m., occurred at 3507 Kennedy Boulevard near South Street and initially generated heavy smoke and flames from a ground-level business, quickly spreading to adjacent residential units. Two firefighters sustained minor inj…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Home: Bernardsville FD Car Crashes Into Home: Bernardsville FD
Car Crashes Into Home: Bernardsville FD A car overturned and crashed into a home in Bernardsville on Sunday evening, Nov. 3, authorities said. At 11:10 p.m., firefighters responded to the crash on Pill Hill Road and found car partially overturned and into a home, Bernardsville Fire Co. No. 1 & First Aid Squad said. Firefighters were able to stabilize the car and both occupants had minor injuries, authorities said. The occupants of the home were unharmed and the home was  checked for hazardous structural damage, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37
Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Michael Basso, a former captain in the McAfee Fire Department, died on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the fire department said. He was 37 years old. “He was a kind, smart, motivated person and a great friend,” the McAfee Fire Department said on Facebook. “We want to send our condolences to his family and wife, and hope they may find peace knowing he is resting easy now. We will miss you brother; we’ve got it from here.” This evening we learned of the passing of former McAfee Fire Department Captain & Highland Lakes Fire Department member... Posted by Vernon Township Fire Department C…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire
Jersey Shore School District Offers Support After Student Hospitalized In Apartment Fire A Monmouth County school community was rallying to support a family whose child was severely injured in an apartment fire, officials said. A Wayside Elementary School student was in stable condition at a hospital, Township of Ocean School District superintendent Kelly Weldon said in a letter to families on Monday, Oct. 28. The child was injured in a two-alarm fire at the Middlebrook at Monmouth apartment complex. Weldon said the district has counselors in its schools to support students. "Please join me in keeping this family and all Ocean families impacted by this fire clos…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Update On 192-Acre North Jersey Wildfire: State Remains Under Stage 3 Fire Restriction (PHOTOS) Update On 192-Acre North Jersey Wildfire: State Remains Under Stage 3 Fire Restriction (PHOTOS)
Update On 192-Acre North Jersey Wildfire: State Remains Under Stage 3 Fire Restriction (Photos) A 192-acre wildfire that erupted in North Jersey this weekend has been 90% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Industrial Wildfire - Livingston Twp., Essex County At 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, the New Jersey... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Sunday, October 27, 2024 The fire broke out Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26 along Route 10 near Mount Pleasant Avenue and Eisenhower Parkway in Livingston. The fire was initially reported to be 70 acres threatening 48 structures then grew to 120 acres, and finally 192, the NJFFS said. As of Sunday…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through NJ Townhouse Complex (PHOTOS) Fire Rips Through NJ Townhouse Complex (PHOTOS)
Fire Rips Through NJ Townhouse Complex (Photos) A fire broke out early Saturday morning, Oct. 12 at a townhouse complex in Middlesex County. Firefighters were called to the Whispering Woods Development along Cedar Court in South Brunswick on reports of a smoke alarm going off around 6 a.m., police said. Firefighters remain on scene of a townhouse fire this morning. Just before 6am residents on Cedar Ct in Whispering Woods Development reported a smoke alarm going off. Firefighters contained the fire to 1 building with 12 townhouses. No injuries, cause is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/peViO3UV8P — So Brunswick PD (@SoBrunswi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Central Jersey Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway Central Jersey Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway
Central Jersey Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway A Wawa is opening in Middlesex County and the convenience store chain will celebrate its 60th anniversary along with the new location, officials said. The new Wawa will be open at 451 Stelton Road in Piscataway on Thursday, Oct. 10, the company said in a news release. A countdown celebration will start at 7:45 a.m. before the store officially opens at 8 a.m. A grand opening ceremony will then be held at 8:30 a.m.  The first 100 customers will get free "In My Wawa Era 60th Anniversary" t-shirts. After a ribbon cutting, the store will host a "Hoagies for Heroes" sandwich-…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say
Horses Extricated From Trailer In NJ Turnpike Crash, Firefighters Say Several horses were medically treated after the trailers they were being towed in were struck on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday, Sept. 10, firefighters said. The Cherry Hill Fire Department said the crash happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 26, and involved a utility van and a truck towing the trailer. "There were no injuries to humans, however the horse trailer had significant damage to the rear door and ramp trapping the horses inside," the fire department said. "To complicate things further, the trailer was disabled and could not be moved off of the highway and one of the hor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (DEVELOPING) Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (DEVELOPING)
Crews Battle 150-Acre Wildfire Across Ocean County (Developing) Firefighters were battling a massive wildfire in Ocean County that broke out late Monday, Sept. 9, officials said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the fire was burning near Fishers Pit, a sand and gravel pit in the Bayville section of Berkeley Township. The NJFFS first posted on Twitter about the wildfire at 7:30 p.m. Monday. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had been 20 percent contained to 150 acres, after spreading near Northern Boulevard in the Barnegat Pines neighborhood of Berkeley. "When firefighters arrived on scene initial attack efforts were unsuccessful due to erratic…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Causes Fire At Turtle Back Zoo, Officials Say Lightning Strike Causes Fire At Turtle Back Zoo, Officials Say
Lightning Strike Causes Fire At Turtle Back Zoo, Officials Say A North Jersey zoo erupted in flames after being struck by lightning on Wednesday, Aug. 28, officials said. West Orange responders got a call from the Turtle Back Zoo saying its Sea Turtle Recovery Building had been struck by lightning around 9:45 p.m., a spokesperson for the town said. Firefighters and police officers responded and put out the blaze. Essex County Sherriff officers were on scene as well.

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58 Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58
Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58 A family was rallying for support after a former Edison firefighter died, according to a fundraising campaign. Ray Tibok, 58, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, a GoFundMe page said. He had served as a firefighter for the Edison Township Fire Department for 30 years before retiring in May 2022. The GoFundMe had raised more than $1,400 from at least 11 donations as of Thursday, Aug. 22. "His commitment to his community and his family was unwavering," wrote Tibok's nephew Joseph Schmidig in the memorial fundraiser. "Whenever you needed something Ray would be there." Tibok was reme…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
World Champion Judo Master, Retired Paterson Fire Captain Anthony 'Tony' Camal Dies, 63 World Champion Judo Master, Retired Paterson Fire Captain Anthony 'Tony' Camal Dies, 63
World Champion Judo Master, Retired Paterson Fire Captain Anthony 'Tony' Camal Dies, 63 Anthony "Tony" Camal, a world-renowned Judo master and Paterson firefighter, died on Monday, July 29, according to his obituary on the Festa Memorial website. He was 63 years old. Raised in Inwood, NY, Camal later moved to Totowa and Paterson, where he served for 15 years on the fire department before retiring as captain in 2013. He later settled in Woodland Park. Camal was the head sensei of Camal & Cruz Judo and Jiu Jitsu Academy since 1995, having been a sixth-degree black belt and world champion, according to his obituary. Training since the age of 6, Camal was remembered as a "pill…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured In Rutgers Barn Blaze Firefighter Injured In Rutgers Barn Blaze
Firefighter Injured In Rutgers Barn Blaze A firefighter was injured battling a fire in a storage barn at Rutgers University in North Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at the Horticultural Farm property at Rutgers Gardens, according to a university spokeswoman. The building was unoccupied at the time, she said. The fire was contained to the barn with assistance from local fire departments.  One firefighter received treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, the spokeswoman said. Rutgers Gardens spans 180 acres off of Route 1. The farm conducts research …

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by Jon Craig
News
Edison Firefighter Dies As Town Mourns Loss Of Police Lieutenant Edison Firefighter Dies As Town Mourns Loss Of Police Lieutenant
Edison Firefighter Dies As Town Mourns Loss Of Police Lieutenant The Edison Fire Department has announced the death of its treasurer and longtime firefighter Howard Tarlow. The EFD made the announcement Thursday evening, July 11, one day after the police department announced the death of its lieutenant, Donald Ship. Tarlow began his fire service career when he joined the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department in 2008, after expressing to a friend he wanted to give back to the community, the EFD said on Facebook. It wasn't long before Tarlow decided he wanted to serve the town he lived in and transferred to Raritan Engine Company 1 in 2010. Tarlow …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Officers Save Victims From Fire That Destroyed Victorian Home In Perth Amboy Officers Save Victims From Fire That Destroyed Victorian Home In Perth Amboy
Officers Save Victims From Fire That Destroyed Victorian Home In Perth Amboy Two officers were injured in a fire that raced through a historic home in Perth Amboy on Wednesday, July 3. The fire was reported at the structure at 61 Water St., at approximately 5:30 p.m. 🚨Breaking News🚨 House Explosion on Water Street A house explosion on Water Street has left police officers injured... Posted by A.D. Pauro on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 The NJ State PBA said officers rescued residents from the third and fourth floors of the home.  Local resident and historian John Kerry Dyke said the home, called the Noe House, was built in 1872.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire
Six Firefighters, Residents Injured In Massive Toms River Townhouse Complex Fire Six people were injured, including three firefighters, when townhomes caught fire near the Toms River waterfront, officials said. Silverton firefighters responded to the fire on Kettle Creek Road at around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, July 1, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention said in a news release. Two townhome units were fully on fire and flames were spreading to neighboring units in the Mariners Cove townhome complex. First reports said a man was possibly trapped inside the building and fire crews began searching for him. They had to retreat because of how severe the fire was bu…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Townhouse Fire Displaces Family In South Brunswick: Police Townhouse Fire Displaces Family In South Brunswick: Police
Townhouse Fire Displaces Family In South Brunswick: Police Residents of a townhouse in South Brunswick were displaced by a fire, authorities said. South Brunswick police and all three South Brunswick Fire Companies were dispatched to Cotoneaster Court in the South Ridge Hills complex for a reported structure fire at about 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, First arriving police officers reported a working fire with residents in the process of evacuating the four-unit townhome building.  Firefighters quickly confined the fire to the living room of the one residence, placing the fire under control in less than 15 minutes from arrival. Firefighters rema…

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by Jon Craig