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Fire Rescue News - One dead after SUV and trash truck crash in NJ

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 One person is dead after a crash involving a trash truck and an SUV in Galloway Township, New Jersey.

The crash happened just after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday at the White Horse Pike and Balboa Avenue.

Preliminary reports say the trash truck was pulling out of a motel to go west on the White Horse Pike when it was hit by the SUV travelling east.

The driver of the SUV, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now investigating.

Fatal crash in Galloway Township
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Fire Rescue News - Fire destroys Egg Harbor Township mobile home, kills dogs

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Firefighters were called to the home on Johns Road in the complex at about 8:46 p.m., and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the residence. Three fire companies — Cardiff, Farmington and Northfield — responded to battle the flames. The Egg Harbor Township ambulance squad and fire police also responded.

Homeowner Kim Johnson, pacing outside her home, said she and her daughter went out.....Continue Reading

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Fire Rescue News - RESIDENTS LEND HELPING HAND TO FAMILY WHO LOST HOME IN FIRE

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ESTELL MANOR -- Even though he's on break until next December, Santa left the North Pole today to pay a visit to an Estell Manor family who lost everything in a fire on Christmas Eve.

Friends, family and members of the community joined Santa this afternoon at the Estell Manor......Continue Reading 

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Fire Rescue News - Townbank Cape May County Car Fire 12-30-10

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MULLICA TWP COMMUNITY HELPING FAMILY WHO'S HOUSE BURNT ON CHRISTMAS

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NBC40 Video 12-28-10

NBC40 Video right after Upper Twp Fire

MULLICA TOWNSHIP -- The Township of Mullica is joining forces with the Elwood Fire Company to help the Powers family get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home on Christmas day.

"I went around the corner, went over to the stairwell, went up about two steps, looked up and saw.....Continue Reading

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Fire Rescue News - WINTER MONTHS CHALLENGING FOR SOUTH JERSEY FIREFIGHTERS

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ATLANTIC CITY -- The winter season poses a whole new set of challenges for South Jersey's firefighters and first responders.

A number of issues make fighting fires during the cold winter months extra challenging. One area of focus is Christmas trees, but that's just a start.

"The second main issue is kerosene heaters. Number one, never fill that.......Continue Reading
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Fire Rescue News - FOUR DISPLACED AFTER PLEASANTVILLE FIRE

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NBC 40 Video 12-29-10

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PLEASANTVILLE -- A family of four is displaced Tuesday night, after a fire ripped through their Pleasantville home.

Firefighters responded to N. 4th St. around 8:15 p.m. for reports of a structure fire. While the cause of the blaze is unclear at this time, officials say the second floor of the home sustained severe fire and smoke damage. It's unhabitable, and the Red Cross is assisting the family.

Fire crews from Absecon and Northfield also responded to the scene.

There were no injuries and the incident is still under investigation.

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