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Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church A massive fire tore through a vacant three-story building in Asbury Park overnight, keeping firefighters on scene for more than five hours, according to one responding fire company. Truck 91 on the 83 Box overnight. Companies had heavy fire in a large 3 story building. Our members were assigned to the... Posted by Long Branch Professional Firefighters on Monday, March 3, 2025 The Asbury Park Fire Department responded to the initial box alarm at approximately 12:20 a.m. Monday, March 3, after receiving reports of flames coming from a window, the Wanamassa Fire Company said.  Th…
Massive Fire Erupts In Essex County Building Massive Fire Erupts In Essex County Building
Massive Fire Erupts In Essex County Building A massive fire ripped through a building in Essex County over the weekend. The blaze out late Sunday night, Dec. 1, in a vacant three-story building on the 400 block of Main Street in Orange, formerly home to the Rossi Paint Company, according to Orange Deputy Fire Chief Elvin Padilla Jr. The Orange Fire Department, led by Deputy Chief Rivera, responded to the blaze at approximately 9:30 p.m., encountering heavy flames consuming the top floor of the structure. Mutual aid assistance was quickly called in from East Orange, West Orange, South Essex, Irvington, and Belleville Fire Departments.…
West Milford Wildfire Swells To 3,500 Acres As Firefighters Battle Fierce Winds West Milford Wildfire Swells To 3,500 Acres As Firefighters Battle Fierce Winds
West Milford Wildfire Swells To 3,500 Acres As Firefighters Battle Fierce Winds The Jennings Creek Wildfire, now spanning 3,500 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, is only 20% contained, with strong winds and low humidity posing continued risks for rapid spread.  The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and New York’s Division of Forest Protection and Fire Management are working in unified command to strengthen containment lines in preparation for tomorrow’s forecasted weather. Firefighters focused efforts Tuesday, Nov. 12 on reinforcing the eastern containment line, using controlled burns to remove unburned pockets of fuel.  Resources deployed…