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3 people, including 2 kids, killed in N.J. house fire, authorities say
Three people, including two children, were killed in a Saturday morning house fire in Essex County, authorities confirmed. The fire broke out on Liberty Street in West Orange around 11 a.m. Saturday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Firefighters found a small fire in the kitchen and heavy smoke in the rest of the home, officials said.
15 News Stories You Missed This Week in Montclair + Beyond
Our team is back from summer break and the temperatures have been heating up. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: Out Montclair issues a statement in response to the bomb threat targeted at Montclair Public Library Drag Story Hour; Rutgers University is undergoing a tuition hike; and Michelin-Star Chef Missy Robbins hosted a pasta pop-up in Montclair. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending July 14th, 2024.
Three people, including two children, killed in West Orange house fire
An unfathomable tragedy struck a quiet suburban Essex County town Saturday as three people, including two children and one adult, died in a house fire, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Around 11 a.m. firefighters responded to the blaze on Liberty Street and found the three victims unresponsive, the prosecutor's office stated....
Several New Jersey counties placed under flood watch as rain rolls into region
Several New Jersey counties were placed under flood watch by the National Weather Service Friday morning as heavy rainfall is forecasted to soak the region through Saturday afternoon. The flood watch was issued for Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties at 6 a.m. Friday morning. For Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union, and...
Update: Heat advisory affecting 5 N.J. counties until Wednesday night
On Monday at 4:19 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday at 10 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
Bear sightings surge in NJ: Latest towns impacted, safety tips
NEW JERSEY - Officials in Essex County, NJ are warning residents to be vigilant after several recent bear sightings. All across New Jersey, there's been an increase in the number of bear sightings, with officials saying there's been a 13% increase compared to the same time last year. Maplewood is the latest town where one has been spotted.
Three People, Including Two Kids, Killed in NJ House Fire
Three people, including two children, were killed in a Saturday morning house fire in Essex County, authorities confirmed. The fire broke out on Liberty Street in West Orange around 11 a.m. Saturday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Firefighters found a small fire in the kitchen and heavy smoke in the rest of the home, officials said.
Popular Southern fried chicken chain opening several NJ restaurants. Here's where
A fried chicken chain will soon be back in the New Jersey dining scene. Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based restaurant chain, announced that it is opening stores in Middlesex, Mercer and Essex counties, which will be the only New Jersey locations. The first, which was in Flemington, closed in 2021 just months after opening....
Democrats set July 18 to pick nominee for Payne House seat
A joint meeting of Democratic county committee members from New Jersey’s 10th district will be held on July 18 to pick a candidate for a two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark) died in office on April 24 after the filing deadline and...
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