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Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37
Sussex County Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Former Captain Michael Basso, 37 Michael Basso, a former captain in the McAfee Fire Department, died on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the fire department said. He was 37 years old. “He was a kind, smart, motivated person and a great friend,” the McAfee Fire Department said on Facebook. “We want to send our condolences to his family and wife, and hope they may find peace knowing he is resting easy now. We will miss you brother; we’ve got it from here.” This evening we learned of the passing of former McAfee Fire Department Captain & Highland Lakes Fire Department member... Posted by Vernon Township Fire Department C…

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by Sam Barron
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FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash
FedEx Truck Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash A FedEx truck driver was killed in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, authorities confirmed. The vehicle overturned and trapped the driver on the S-turn just north of Lake Panorama on Route 565 in Vernon around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, township police said. Officers responding to the crash found that the driver had succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The victim’s name was not yet released. The roadway was closed for several hours due to the motor vehicle crash investigation, police said. Assisting agencies include the Pochuck Fire Department, McAf…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Sussex County's Mountain Creek Waterpark Slide Goes Up In Flames PHOTOS: Sussex County's Mountain Creek Waterpark Slide Goes Up In Flames
Photos: Sussex County's Mountain Creek Waterpark Slide Goes Up In Flames A slide at Sussex County’s Mountain Creek waterpark caught fire Tuesday evening, prompting a quick and efficient response from surrounding emergency crews. The blaze broke out at the park’s High Anxiety raft attraction, according to the Vernon Township Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to a reported fire at mountain creek all four in town departments were involved in extinguishing... Posted by Vernon Township Fire Department Company #1 on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 The fire was doused quickly with help from the Vernon Township Fire Department Company #1, the McAfee Fire Department,…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
First Floor Collapses In Vernon Township House Fire First Floor Collapses In Vernon Township House Fire
First Floor Collapses In Vernon Township House Fire The first floor of a Vernon Township home collapsed in a fire Monday, fire officials said. Fire companies from the township and surrounding areas were called to the Route 94 southbound home around 1:12 p.m. for the second-alarm blaze, Vernon Township Fire Marshall Lou Tosto said. No injuries were reported in the fire, which was under control as of 4:20 p.m., according to Tosto. Mutual aid was provided by Vernon Township fire companies: McAfee Fire Department, Highland Lakes Fire Department and the Pochuck Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The Sussex County, Hardyston and Warwick fire…

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by Cecilia Levine