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Construction Accident At Nuclear Plant Knocks Out Power Along Jersey Shore
A construction accident at a defunct nuclear plant in Ocean County knocked out electricity in several towns, authorities said. A machine reportedly took down a utility pole and some power lines at Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant on Monday afternoon. The accident triggered a power outage throughout Berkeley Township, Lacey Township, Barnegat Township and Waretown, initial reports said. Electricity was lost by at least 30,000 households and businesses, Jersey Central Power and Light reported about 2 p.m. Ocean Township police reported that crews were working to restore power. Police departme…
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Rides Evacuated After Power Lost At Six Flags Great Adventure
A brief power outage prompted the evacuation of rides at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township on Monday, authorities said. The loss of electricity left some park-goers stuck on rides for up to 25 minutes, but no one was hurt, said Kristen Fitzgerald, a park spokeswoman. Dr. Spencer Schwartz posted this video of a halted ride on Twitter. The power went out for about two minutes at 12:30 p.m. All park-goers were off the rides by about 12:55 p.m., Fitzgerald said in an email. "Most guests were safely escorted from the affected rides by 12:47 p.m.," Fitzgerald said. It’s…
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Fire Destroys Hunterdon County Bagel Shop
Fire consumed a Hunterdon County bagel shop and deli overnight Tuesday. Firefighters responding to a 1:22 a.m. call found a fully-involved blaze, with flames shooting through the roof, at the Bagelsmith Food Store and Deli on Route 173 in Union Township, just off Route 78. An exterior operation eventually doused the blaze before all units were cleared shortly before 4:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Firefighters found Bagelsmith engulfed.Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company Among the responders were the Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company, Hunterdon County fire coordinators, the Pattenb…