Gloucester Township house fire displaces family, dog rescued

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the Clementon section of Gloucester Township displaced a family but caused no injuries, authorities said. Gloucester Township Police responded to 1718…

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Downtown Toms River home damaged in 2-alarm fire, no injuries reported

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire severely damaged a two-story home on Madison Avenue in Toms River on Friday morning, though no injuries were reported. The fire broke out around 10:26 a.m.,…

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Woodbury police to host community blood drive amid nationwide shortage

WOODBURY, N.J. – The Woodbury City Police Department will partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.…

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Yancey County provides updates on recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency services and recovery operations continue in Yancey County as the community works to recover from the impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is…

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U.S. Dock Workers’ Strike Could Spell Trouble for Hurricane Recovery in North Carolina, Florida, and Beyond

As if the devastation left by Hurricane Helene wasn’t enough, now the ongoing U.S. dock workers’ strike is threatening to slow down the critical supply chain for recovery efforts in some of…

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Structure Fire at Toms River Apartment Complex Displaces 12 Residents

Toms River, NJ – On Wednesday at approximately 2:23 PM, the Pleasant Plains Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation at 1000 Axl Drive in Toms River. The initial report indicated…

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Juvenile Fire Play Causes $150,000 Damage in Hebron House Fire

HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire early Wednesday morning caused significant damage to a two-story, wood-framed, single-family home in Hebron, Wicomico County. No injuries were reported. The fire, which occurred at 512…

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Electrical Fire at Toms River Apartment Complex Displaces Residents

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical issue at the Silver Ridge Apartments in Toms River led to the evacuation of residents from ten apartments Tuesday evening after a smoking transformer posed significant…

Toms River News

Investigation Underway for Structure Fire in Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD – A structure fire was reported on Saturday, July 27, at 5:10 PM, at 17604 Heisterboro Road in Hagerstown, Washington County. The incident involved a single-story, single-family residence owned by…

Maryland News

NYPD Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Armed Robbery Spree

New York, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of armed robberies within the 114th and 24th Precincts.…

New York City News

Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Cordova

Cordova, MD – A significant fire engulfed a mobile home at 29678 Schockley Lane on Monday afternoon, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages. The fire, reported at 4:06 PM, was brought under…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Fire Erupts at Hollywood Terr Apartments, Linden Firefighters Contain Blaze

Linden, NJ – At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Linden Police and Fire units responded to reports of a fire at the Hollywood Terr Apartments on the 600 block of Academy Terr.…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Fire Closes Central Atlantic City Streets, Assistance Available for Affected Residents

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A house fire in Atlantic City closed streets from Texas Avenue to Mississippi Avenue between Arctic Avenue and Pacific Avenue, on Thursday. Residents were urged to avoid the…

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Investigation Underway for La Plata House Fire

La Plata, MD – An investigation is underway following a fire at a single-family residence located at 6955 Ellenwood Court in Charles County. The incident occurred on Saturday at 1:58 a.m. The…

Federalsburg Apartment Fire Displaces Fourteen Residents

FEDERALSBURG, MD—A significant fire erupted at the Federalsburg Manor Apartments located at 1005 Routzahn Lane on Thursday at 7:25 PM, resulting in substantial damage and displacement of residents. The Federalsburg Volunteer Fire…

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House Fire in Perth Amboy Displaces Eight Families

Perth Amboy, NJ – On July 3, at 5:23 PM, the Perth Amboy Fire and Police Departments responded to a house fire at 61-63 Water Street. Due to the nearby fireworks festival,…

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Child Reported Dead In Bayonne Apartment Fire

Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of one child on Avenue C and 18th…

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Dog and Cat Perish in Cumberland House Fire

CUMBERLAND, MD—A manufactured home in Cumberland caught fire yesterday afternoon at 3:28 PM, with authorities now investigating the blaze. The fire, reported at 14103 Canal Road SE, caused significant damage to both…