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Elderly Woman Dies In NJ House Fire: Police
An elderly woman was killed in a house fire in Winslow Township, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 20.
The Winslow Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS responded to reports of a dwelling fire at 47 Winding Brook Drive in Atco, New Jersey, at approximately 11:24 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, according to police.
Upon arrival, responders discovered the home engulfed in flames and later determined that a 71-year-old woman had perished in the fire, police said.
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime and Crime Scene units, along with county and state fire marshals, are investi…
Family Loses Everything In Devastating Fire In South Jersey, Campaign Says
A family of five from Deptford lost everything in a devastating house fire on Thursday, July 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
The Guerra family "is known for their kindness and willingness to help anyone in need," the campaign said.
Now, Rob and Danielle Guerra, along with their three boys aged 8, 11, and 12 need the community's support, said Abbey Ametrano, the campaign's organizer, and a neighbor.
"Rob, who works for the township, is a dedicated community helper, and Danielle, a talented nail technician, brings beauty to the lives of Deptford's residents," Ametrano wrote.
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'Devastating Sight:' House Fire Leaves Monmouth County Family Needing Help
A Howell Township family is pleading for help after their home was badly damaged in a fire.
Andrea Flores set up a GoFundMe page for her family after their house caught fire at around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. More than $7,900 had been raised from at least 188 donations as of Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Flores said the flames destroyed the kitchen, dining area, and part of the living room. While the rest of the house wasn't burned, everything inside was damaged by smoke, including all of the family's clothing.
Flores also wrote that her parents, brother, sister, and two dogs are staying w…
$16K Raised After Family Killed In Ocean County Fire
More than $16,000 had been raised as of Thursday, Aug. 3 for those grieving the loss of four people including two children killed in a Lacey Township house fire this week.
John Mulligan, an uncle of 14-year-old Angel Allan, one of those killed in the fire on Tuesday, Aug. 1, organized one GoFundMe for the family A second campaign was launched to aid Daniel Wright, the brother of two of the victims.
Angel's mother, Melanie, and sister, Hailey, were running errands when the home caught fire, according to Mulligan of Berkeley Township. Also killed were Angel's aunts, Jennifer Wright, 39, and …