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Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (Videos)
An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice.
A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025
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Jersey City Firefighters Battle Two Blazes In Brutal Cold, Wind, One Injured: Authorities
It was a long night for firefighters in Jersey City with multiple fires and harrowing conditions, authorities said.
At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, firefighters responded to a working fire to 203 Harrison Ave, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The fire was in the second floor ceiling with extension into the third floor, Wallace-Scalfione said.
The fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported, Wallace-Scalfione said. Five families were displaced and the building suffered moderate damage, Wallace-Scalfione said. The fire remains und…
Longtime New Providence Firefighter's Dog Killed In Blaze: Fundraiser
A fire on Thursday, Jan. 2 hit home for Ralph Parlapiano, a firefighter in New Providence for 46 years, including a decade as chief.
Parlapiano's home was ravaged by a fire, destroying everything he owns and killing his dog, Breeze, according to a fundraiser.
At 3:28 p.m., firefighters responded to his home and found a heavy fire in the basement and first floor, New Providence Fire Department said. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing in additional support, firefighters said
The fire was declared under control at 4:38 p.m., firefighters said.
"We are all shocked and heartbroken t…
Two Killed In Kearny Fire: Prosecutor
Two people were killed in an early morning fire in Kearny on Friday, Dec. 6, authorities said.
Around midnight, the Kearny Fire Department responded to a fire at 56 Hamilton Ave. and encountered heavy fire coming from a single residence, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
Two people, Martin Wilson, 61, and Mary Beth Guenther, 58, were located within the structure with serious injuries, Suarez said. They were transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead, Suarez said.
A preliminary investigation determined the fire originated in the basement of the structure, Su…
