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GALLOWAY TWP. -- Officials are investigating a gas explosion on the 1300 block of North Street in the South Egg Harbor section of Galloway Twp.

Fire officials on scene say that there was a gas leak and the explosion may have occurred when a water heater turned on. The blast was powerful enough to lift the house off of its foundation. Four occupants inside the home escaped uninjured.

Neighboring homes have been evacuated.

The investigation will continue to find the exact cause of the blast, but officials believe that the house will have to be demolished.

HAMILTON TWP. -- Emergency crews are currently battling a forest fire in the area of 8th Street and Route 322 on the west end border of Hamilton Township.

Officials say the fire has currently engulfed 120 acres of land, with none of the fire in containment as of 11 a.m. There are currently seven brush trucks and more than 25 firefighters working to battle the blaze.

Believe the fire began between 6 p.m. and midnight Wednesday and believe someone dumped debris and lit it on fire.

Large amounts of smoke and ash will be visible in the area. Residents and motorists are urged to use caution in the area. Forest Fire personnel are on location.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Forest Fire division office in Mays Landing (609) 625-1121

This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

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Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:46 pm | Updated: 10:07 pm, Wed Jul 11, 2012.

A woman died Wednesday afternoon at the scene of an accident on the Atlantic City Expressway, State Police said.

Called in as a gas leak - Found pin hole in water pipe. Shut off hot water to sink. Canceled South Jersey Gas.

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LANDISVILLE -- Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire that tore through a home Sunday afternoon.

Authorities arrived at the scene on Irene avenue to find a house engulfed in flames.

Officials are not yet sure what started the blaze that turned a garage and living room to ash, but commended the efficient work of the fire crews at the scene.

"Well the fire started in the garage. We got a call for all hands working. We responded. All the companies did a real good job knocking the fire down," said Rick Carluzo, Landisville Fire Chief.

Officials confirmed there were three adults and two teens in the house at the time of the fire. None of them were injured.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital for what was believed to be heat exhaustion.

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