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2 helicopters crash in NJ; one dead, one critically injured

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2 helicopters crash in NJ; one dead, one critically injured

www.fox29.com/news/one-dead-another-critically-injured-after-fiery-double-helicopter-crash-new-jersey

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EVFC Incident #157 12/27/2025 at 6:33pm - 5136 Moss mill Rd. in Elwood for an Activated C/O Alarm

IncidentsCO alarm was in alarm homeowner changed batteries before fire dept. arrival. No audible alarm upon arrival Checked residence with co meter no co present fire co. cleared. Recommended they purchase new co alarm.
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EVFC Incident #156 12/27/2025 at 8:52am - 5451 Reading Ave in Elwood for a Tree Down

IncidentsTree fell took down power lines. Stood by for electric company to arrive on scene.
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EVFC Incident #155 12/26/2025 at 12:32pm - 2259 Richards ave in Nesco for an Illegal Burn

IncidentsCalled for an illegal burn. Recalled by Nesco's chief 1610.
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EVFC Incident #154 12/26/2025 at 7:51am - 5734 Moss Mill Rd in Elwood for a Smoke Investigation Inside

IncidentsReceived a call for the smell of burning in the basement, no smoke or fire. Chief 1600 arrived on scene and discovered a heater malfunction and advised the home owner to have the system serviced. Chief 1600 cleared the scene and all responding units were recalled.
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EVFC Incident #153 12/22/2025 at 10:48am - 3803 Reading Ave in Elwood for an Activated Fire Alarm

IncidentsReceived a call for an activated fire arrived on scene. Chief 1600 arrived on scene and confirmed there was not fire. The system was being tested and was accidentally set off. Chief 1600 cleared the scene.
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EVFC Incident #152 12/17/2025 at 3:08pm - 615 Columbia Rd in Elwood for a Structure Fire

IncidentsResponded to a structure fire. 1600 arrived on scene and confirmed a garage fully involved and connected to the dwelling. Tanker 16-5 arrived on scene and pulled two lines and knocked down the fire before it could extend into the dwelling. Went into the attic and provided ventilation to clear the smoke and checked for extension. After the fire was extinguished all personnel assisted with overhaul. Tanker 16-5 held the scene until the state fire investigators completed their work. Once cleared, 16-5 hosed down any remaining hotspots and cleared the scene.
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