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Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman Set Fire To Her Home: Prosecutor A 44-year-old woman from Ocean County has been charged with setting fire to her home, authorities said. On Tuesday,  March 21, Lisa Ziobro, of Barnegat, was charged with two counts of aggravated arson and four counts of arson, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer Billhimer did not disclose a motive for the arson. Earlier Tuesday at about 7:30 a.m., Barnegat Township police and firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Waterfall Lane. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. The family dog was rescued and unharmed. A pet bird was unab…

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Fatal Jersey Shore House Fire Ruled Accidental Fatal Jersey Shore House Fire Ruled Accidental
Fatal Jersey Shore House Fire Ruled Accidental A fire that killed one person and critically injured another in Manchester has been ruled accidental, authorities said. A "smoking material" had been thrown into the trash on a patio and set the dwelling on fire, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fire destroyed part of a multi-family home on Sunday, March 19.  The names of the victims have not been released. One remained in critical condition on Tuesday, March 21. The decedent’s body was taken to Community Medical Center for a post-mortem examination and identification. The fire broke out at 6:51 p.…

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by Jon Craig
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Firefighters Battle Massive Church Blaze In South Jersey Firefighters Battle Massive Church Blaze In South Jersey
Firefighters Battle Massive Church Blaze In South Jersey A fire ravaged a Florence Township church on Monday evening, March 20, and burned into the following morning. Firefighters worked to put out the 8-alarm blaze at the Fountain of Life Center, on the 2000 block of Columbus Road. Fire officials tell 6abc that kids playing basketball behind the church noticed smoke on Monday evening. The blaze climbed to eight alarms bringing fire companies from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the scene. Responders remained at the scene controlling hot spots as of 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 21. Fountain of Life Center Academy, a school next door, was not dam…

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by Cecilia Levine
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1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester 1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester
1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester One person was killed and a second woman is in critical condition after a fire at a multi-family home Sunday night, March 19, authorities said. Three Manchester police officers were brought to the hospital for smoke inhalation and released, they said. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said one woman was killed and a second remained in critical condition on Monday, March 20. The fire broke out at 6:51 p.m. at a quadplex on Heron Street in the Cedar Glen West section of town, Manchester police said. Arriving police saw a home fully engulfed in flames and were told by family members that …

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by Jon Craig
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Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze On Jersey Shore Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze On Jersey Shore
Firefighters Battle Serious Blaze On Jersey Shore Firefighters were battling a serious fire in Belmar on Wednesday, March 15. The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. on the 1700 block of Surf Avenue, Belmar police said. Multiple fire departments responded from surrounding towns to assist the Belmar Fire Department including: Spring Lake, Wall, Ocean, Neptune, Sea Girt, Asbury Park, Avon, and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal. No official word yet on casualties. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says
Man Trapped, Killed In Fire In Ocean County, Family Says A fire that left a man dead in Ocean County is under investigation. On Monday, March 6, at approximately 1:45 p.m., multiple fire companies from the Little Egg Harbor Township area responded to a structure fire on Harvest Way. During a search of the residence, the body of a dead male was discovered, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In a GoFundMe campaign, Bobbie Ackerman said the victim was her uncle. She identified herself as the daughter of the homeowner, Christine Ackerman, and said her mother was on her way home from work when she was told her house…

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by Jon Craig
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'Blow Up The House': Tenant Facing Eviction Dies In Jersey Shore House Fire, Police Say 'Blow Up The House': Tenant Facing Eviction Dies In Jersey Shore House Fire, Police Say
'Blow Up The House': Tenant Facing Eviction Dies In Jersey Shore House Fire, Police Say A tenant facing eviction who threatened to "blow up the house" died in a fire that engulfed her Monmouth County home Wednesday, March 1, authorities said. The Cedar Court in Roosevelt Borough resident had been served an eviction notice, but was refusing to leave when she made the threat, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. NJ | Roosevelt | 3-alarm structure fire | #watch #live #aerials on https://t.co/sAhpPh3gSW Source: https://t.co/77XDXI8RYd pic.twitter.com/AwJPYrtibC — EmergencyStream (@EmergencyStream) March 1, 2023 At approximately 11:10 am, troopers saw smoke …

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Suspicious Brush Fire Investigated On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Suspicious Brush Fire Investigated On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Suspicious Brush Fire Investigated On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor A series of small fires is being investigated as suspicious in origin by Ocean County authorities. On Monday, Feb. 20, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police Department and the Beachwood Borough Fire Department responded to a wooded area inside Johnson’s Pit, located in Berkeley Township, for a report of a brush fire.  Emergency personnel discovered and extinguished a small brush fire. An investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals Office and New Jersey State Forest Fire Service determined that there were three separate fires, including one&nb…

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by Jon Craig
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Authorities ID Victim, Possible Cause Of Fatal Toms River Fire Authorities ID Victim, Possible Cause Of Fatal Toms River Fire
Authorities ID Victim, Possible Cause Of Fatal Toms River Fire A 76-year-old man was killed in a fire that broke out in a Toms River mobile home on Thursday, Feb. 16, authorities said. The fire at the Roberts Road home that killed Billy Kimbrough was also ruled accidental, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The fire originated on a mattress in the only bedroom of the home and that smoking could not be eliminated as the cause of the fire. A post mortem examination of the victim is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18.

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Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park
Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park Police in Toms River are investigating a serious fire that destroyed a home at the Roberts Mobile Home Park on the 2200 block of Route 9, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 16, at approximately 3 p.m., police and fire crews were dispatched to the active fire.  The caller attempted to alert the homeowner of the fire as they believed that he was still inside, Toms River police said. Police have not said whether the homeowner or any occupants have been located. At the time of police arrival, the home was fully engulfed and the officers' attempts to gain entry were unsuccessfu…

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by Jon Craig
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Girl, 10, Killed In South Jersey House Fire Girl, 10, Killed In South Jersey House Fire
Girl, 10, Killed In South Jersey House Fire A 10-year-old girl from South Jersey was killed in a devastating fire a week ago, authorities said. The girl's school PTA identified the fourth-grader as Mansirat Kaur. The fire occurred at 11:14 p.m. on Feb. 7 on Shiloh Pike in Hopewell Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Masirat attended Hopewell Crest School in Hopewell.  The PTA organized this GoFundMe page to raise money for her family.  Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.

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Homeless Man Sets Himself On Fire On Jersey Shore: Police Homeless Man Sets Himself On Fire On Jersey Shore: Police
Homeless Man Sets Himself On Fire On Jersey Shore: Police A homeless man set himself on fire in Lakewood, authorities said. The 43-year-old man reportedly called 9-1-1- and said he was feeling suicidal and set his sweatshirt on fire, Lakewood police said. He suffered minor burns to his stomach and chest at the New Jersey Transit Bus terminal at 200 First Street at about 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, police said. Emergency responders transported the man to a local hospital for treatment of his burns and psychological screening for his mental health. 

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