1 Dead After Paterson House Fire That Began In Basement, Officials Say

One person was found dead after firefighters extinguished a fire that appears to have started in the basement of a Paterson home early Monday morning, officials said. The fire broke out in the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue around midnight, according to the Paterson Fire Department. Firefighters responded to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the two-story home. First responders located a person's body in the basement of the home according to a report from NJ.com which cited Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh. The victim has not yet been identified. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to four people who were displaced by the fire, the report said.
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State Forest Fire Service says string of over 20 wildfires was caused by passing train in Camden County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to several wildfires burning throughout a 10-mile stretch in Winslow Township, Camden County, on Monday afternoon. Officials said the fires were mostly contained as of 6 p.m. and were sparked by a passing train. Just before 6:30 p.m., NJFFS was still on the scene of over 20 separate wildfires throughout a 10-mile area that stretches from Berlin-Cross Keys Road to the area of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Hammonton, New Jersey. The NJFFS said no structures are threatened and there are no reported road closures at this time. NJFFS crews were on the ground responding to the blaze with aviation assets, including an observation helicopter and a single-engine air tanker, which can drop up to 600 gallons of water at a time, officials shared on X.
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Avalon Fire Department Responds to Blaze, No Injuries Reported

An intense fire erupted early Friday morning at a dwelling under construction in Avalon, but fortunately resulted in no injuries, thanks to the swift response of the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department and several assisting agencies. Just before 1:00 AM, firefighters were dispatched to the fully engulfed single-family wood frame house at 156 32nd Street. The first responding unit initiated a full first alarm response upon arrival. The fire was brought under control within approximately 50 minutes, at 1:50 AM, though Chief Dean escalated the response to a second alarm to ensure adequate manpower at the scene. Adjacent buildings sustained damage due to the fire’s intensity. In addition to local units, the firefighting effort was supported by Avalon EMS, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, Ocean View, Cape May Court House, Rio Grande fire companies, the Cape May County Fire Coordinator, and Middle Township EMS.
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Barn Fire Sparked By Faulty Electrical Panel In Hillsborough

A faulty electrical panel was to blame for a barn fire in Hillsborough over the weekend. On Saturday at around noon, the Hillsborough Township Police Department and volunteer firefighters went to 115 Wertsville Road for a report of a structure fire. Authorities discovered a barn on the property, used for storing hay and equipment, partially caught fire, said Hillsborough Police Sgt. Christopher M. Engelhardt. Firefighters extinguished the fire expeditiously. The barn was unoccupied at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries. The fire is not considered suspicious, and the cause of the fire was a faulty electrical panel, said Engelhardt.
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