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Dad Dies After Being Badly Burned In NJ Christmas Bonfire
A cozy Christmas took a tragic turn for a 25-year-old dad and aspiring police officer from South Jersey, who died after being burned in an explosion.
James Davis was building a bonfire in the backyard at his in-laws' Mullica Township home while his wife, Nicole, and their 1-year-old daughter, Elliana, played inside with the rest of the family, NJ Advance Media reports.
All of a sudden, Nicole heard a loud BOOM, she said on a GoFundMe page, originally launched to help pay off medical bills. Then, her dad started yelling "James is on fire."
The family rushed to Davis' aide and frantically f…
Weekend Explosion Damages Three Middlesex County Homes
An explosion related to an early-morning fire damaged three Central Jersey homes over the weekend.
Helmetta's volunteer firefighters responded to 1 High St. around 3 a.m. Sunday, and put out the fire that broke out.
The subsequent explosion was caused by propane tanks on a trailer, initial reports says.
No injuries were reported, though three homes were damaged, the Helmetta OEM said.
The Helmetta Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, DPW, Spotswood police, Spotswood EMS, Spotswood OEM, Middlesex County Hazmat, and Sayreville Building Department all responded.
South Jersey EMS, Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze, Possible Explosion
Burlington County EMS, firefighters and police responded to a four-story apartment building in Evesham Township on Wednesday afternoon on a report of an active fire, authorities said.
An apartment complex is under construction at 101 East Route 70 in Marlton, they said.
The initial call, which included a report of a possible explosion, came in about 4 p.m., authorities said. The fire originated in a fourth-floor apartment, and may have spread to the building's attic. according to initial, unconfirmed reports.
The fire was reported to be under control by 5 p.m.
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