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Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex
Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex A large fire consumed the Red Rock Preserve housing complex early Wednesday morning, March 18, authorities said. The multi-alarm fire began at 5:45 a.m., according to ABC 7, quickly burning through multiple townhouses on the complex at Old York Road. No injuries were reported, Branchburg Mayor James Schworn said. The fire was eventually brought under control, though first responders remain on scene, Schworn said. Officials are working with county partners to assist displaced residents. The cause of the fire is unknown, but remains under investigation, Schworn said. "We are extremely gr…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide 'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide Americans across the country are gearing up for a new wave of coordinated  demonstrations targeting President Donald Trump’s administration. The 50501 protest group has announced a new nationwide day of action, "Rage Against The Regime," set for Saturday, Aug. 2. While the number of registered protest sites is, as of Friday, Aug. 1, lower than previous demonstrations "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On," organizers expect turnout to grow. The protests are part of a summer-long campaign of peaceful demonstrations opposing what organizers call escalating attacks by the Trump administr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison officials are demanding tighter security after a wild brawl involving hundreds of teens, and none from Edison, broke out at Menlo Park Mall on Saturday night, May 17. According to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, the chaos started just after 8 p.m. when police were called about 100 juveniles gathering at the mall. Within minutes, that crowd grew to more than 300, resulting in a large-scale disturbance and fight. “This behavior will not be tolerated in Edison Township,” said Joshi. “We will ensure that Edison remains a safe community for all residents and visitors alike.” Seven juveniles were…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Massive Jackson House Fire For Hours Firefighters Battle Massive Jackson House Fire For Hours
Firefighters Battle Massive Jackson House Fire For Hours Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies battled a large structure fire for nearly four hours on Saturday, Feb. 1, requiring backup from multiple neighboring departments, Fire Company No. 2 said. The fire broke out along Perrineville Road, in Station 56’s First Due area at approximately 4:45 p.m., prompting an immediate response. Assistant Chief 5610 arrived and transmitted a second alarm, bringing in additional resources from the Millstone Township Fire Department and other mutual aid partners to assist and cover Jackson’s firehouses. Because the fire was located in a non-hydrant …

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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
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