Tag: Emergency Management
NWS Confirms 80 MPH Winds In NJ Storm That Left 3 Dead
The National Weather Service says the severe storm that struck parts of Central Jersey Thursday, July 3, packed winds as strong as 80 miles per hour and caused widespread damage across multiple towns.
In a public information statement issued Friday afternoon, July 4, the NWS confirmed that the destruction — which caused three deaths — was caused by “straight-line winds and downbursts.”
The storm hit Somerset and Middlesex counties just after 6 p.m., tearing through North Plainfield, South Plainfield, Green Brook Township, Bound Brook, and Metuchen, the NWS said.
“Based on photos shared wit…
Cops ID Man Killed In Jersey City Fire That Left Children 8, 6 Critical
A man killed in a Jersey City apartment fire has been identified, and three children and a woman remain in critical condition, authorities said in an updated press release Thursday, May 1.
Lahcen Elmguielle, 59, of Jersey City, was pronounced dead at Jersey City Medical Center following a fire at 296 Summit Ave. on Thursday, May 1, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez.
The Jersey City Fire Department was called to the three-story building shortly after 3 a.m., Suarez said. First responders arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the structure.
“During suppression activities…
Dozens Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Edison Apartment Complex: Mayor
A fast-moving three-alarm fire ripped through an Edison apartment complex on Sunday, March 30, leaving two people injured and dozens displaced, officials said.
Members of C shift responded to 21 Vista Drive for a structure fire in the early morning hours of 3/30/25. Companies are... Posted by Edison, NJ Firefighters IAFF Local 1197 on Sunday, March 30, 2025
The blaze broke out on Vista Drive, just off Woodbridge Avenue, where a total of 36 units were impacted, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. Eight units were completely destroyed, while another eight sustained significant damag…
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (Video)
The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video).
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity.
This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …
Police Urge Residents Not To Call 911 Over Smoke From Jennings Creek Wildfire
The Jennings Creek Wildfire has burned more than 2,200 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, and shifting winds are blowing smoke into surrounding areas.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in collaboration with New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation, is leading efforts to bring the fire under control.
As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, the fire spans 2,283 acres in New Jersey and is 30% contained. Two residential structures in New Jersey and eight historic structures in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District are under threat. No evacuations have been ordered at thi…
5 Adults, Young Child Evacuated From Burning Home In Mount Vernon
Fire officials are investigating a blaze at a Westchester home that left several people, including young children, displaced.
The blaze began on Saturday, Oct. 5 just after 5 p.m., when a home at 439 Homestead Ave. in Mount Vernon caught on fire, according to city officials.
Five adults and two children, including a 7-year-old, were inside the house when the blaze began. Luckily though, firefighters were able to safely get them all out. No serious injuries were reported.
The fire was under control by 7:40 p.m., officials said, adding that the New Rochelle and Eastchester …
