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South Jersey Gas First Responders Grant Program Winners

FOLSOM, NJ, December 6, 2018 - South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI), announced the winners of its First Responders Grant Program. This year, eight grants totaling $20,300 were awarded to local first responder departments, representing police, fire and emergency medical services.

“South Jersey Gas is proud to provide financial assistance to each of these hardworking, dedicated departments,” said Craig Jennings, president of South Jersey Gas. “We are proud to partner with this year’s winners and support their continued efforts to make our communities a better, safer place to live and work.”

Glendora Fire Company to Receive Safety Drone

 

The Glendora Fire Company will welcome representatives from the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP) / Airborne Works and New Jersey American Water for an event celebrating their collaboration on the generous donation of a drone to the fire company. The event will feature a speaking program and formal presentation of the drone to the fire company, as well as an onsite demonstration of the new lifesaving technology on  Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

VIDEO:Can You ID Camden City Arson Suspects?

 

 

(Camden City, NJ)(November 30,2018(CNBNewsnet) – The Camden County Police Department is investigating multiple incidents of arson and is asking the public for help to identify the suspects who can be seen on surveillance video.

The crimes occurred on Nov. 20, 2018, at approximately 2:40 a.m. and on Nov. 29 at approximately 2 a.m. In both instances the crimes occurred on the 1100 block of Thurman Street and involved the suspects trying to light parked cars on fire.

One Resident Dies in Sea Isle Fire; Two Injured

Cape May Court House, New Jersey (November 30,2018)(CNBNewsnet)- Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sea Isle City Police Chief Thomas McQuillen are releasing additional information regarding the multi-alarm structure fire that occurred yesterday at 29 54th Street in Sea Isle City, NJ.

According to Prosecutor Sutherland, fire suppression efforts have been completed and the fire has been extinguished. Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, Sea Isle City Police Department, ATF, and members of the Cape May County and New Jersey State Fire Marshal's Office are now investigating the cause and origin of the fire which has not been determined as of yet.

Late Afternoon Multi-Alarm Fire in Sea Isle

Road Closure/Parking Restrictions for Annual Mark Ryan Memorial Run Saturday

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester City Police released the following parking restrictions for the annual Mark Ryan Memorial Run to be held Saturday. 

On Saturday, November 17^th. the following parking restrictions will be enforced between 5:30 am and 11:00 am to facilitate the 8^th. Annual Cpl. Mark Ryan 5K Run/Walk:

James Woods Uses Twitter To Support Wildfire Victims, Calls On Hollywood Stars To Help

 

Woods has been doing yeoman’s work trying to help people.

Via Fox News:

Conservative actor James Woods called for Hollywood to take a break from “trolling Twitter” to focus on helping victims of California’s destructive wildfires that have killed at least 31 people.

“Every Californian with a #BlueCheckMark is invited to stop trolling @Twitter today and use your voice to retweet #Evacuation and #Safety advisories instead. Be sure to check the time an advisory was posted,” Woods tweeted on Monday. “Thank you! #SoCalFiresJamesWoods #CampFireJamesWoods”

Woods, a rare conservative in Hollywood, typically tweets political statements to his 1.84 million followers, but the actor has taken his own advice and used his massive platform to help with issues pertaining to the deadly fires. Woods even changed his bio and pinned tweet to information aimed to help victims find missing loved ones as his Twitter feed has morphed into a comprehensive fire survival guide for California residents.

Bryan J. Grant Sr., Gloucester City Fire Department Lifetime Member

On October 31, 2018, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 74. He is the beloved husband of LaVerne M. (nee Marcum), loving father of Anna Olsen, Jeff Grant (Lynda), LaVerne Printz (Michael), Beverly Hoskins (Dave), Bryan J. Grant, Jr., Stacy Russell (Chris), dear brother of Janice Carpenter (Bill) and Gloria Renee. He is also survived by 22 dear grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

*Wine Trail Bus Trip; Beneifits Hero Scholarship Fund

Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund

Wine Trail Bus Trip

Friday, November 2, 2018

Join us for a day of wine tasting at 4 Local Wineries.

Bus will leave from Berlin Municipal Building at 10:45am.

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular

Multi-Alarm Fire in Gloucester Twp.

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (October 20,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Saturday October 20^th at approximately 12:14PM the Gloucester Township Police Department and Local Fire Departments were dispatched to 21 Del Sol Place for a fire in the rear of the residence.  Upon arrival of responding units, fire and smoke were observed coming from the residence.  All residents were safely evacuated prior to emergency services arrival.

Fire in Browns Mills Claims Two Lives

 

AUTHORITIES SAY FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION

 

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BROWNS MILLS, NJ (October 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief David H. Jantas announced that two people died last night in a fire that destroyed a house in the 500 block of Willow Boulevard in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township.

Gloucester City Police Department Issues Parking Restrictions for Heroes 5K Run on Saturday

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 12, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The annual Heroes to Hero Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk is being held on Saturday, October 13^th.  The following parking restrictions will be in effect from 5:30 am until 2:00 pm:

Monmouth St. Between Ellis St. and Willow St. (both sides).

 

King St. Between Middlesex St. and Somerset St. (both sides)

 

Three-Alarm Fire in Gloucester City; No Injuries

photos courtesy of the Westville Fire Department

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. (October 12, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—Gloucester City Fire Department Battalion
504 and Squad 51 responded to the 300 unit block of Middlesex Street at 4:43 AM for a report of multiple dwellings on fire.

Upon arrival at the scene they found heavy fire in the rear of 313 and 315 Middlesex Street.  Searches were negative, crews felt with strong wind conditions.

The fire was upgraded to a third alarm.

Mutual aid departments arrived from Camden City, Westville, Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, Haddon Heights, Audubon, Runnemede, Cherry Hill, Westmont and Oaklyn. Barrington and National Park covered the rest of the city.

The investigation continues into the cause of the fire.

Source: Gloucester City Fire Department 

 

Atlantic City Electric Donates Smoke Alarms

 

 

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (Oct. 9, 2018) – Atlantic City Electric is recognizing Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13) by donating 2,800 smoke alarms to local communities through its partners at the southern New Jersey Fire Marshal’s Offices. This is the 19^th year Atlantic City Electric has donated these important life-saving devices.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety our customers, communities and employees,” said Gary Stockbridge, Atlantic City Electric region president. “With these donations, we are making an immediate difference in household and building safety for residents in South Jersey. It’s great to be a part of a program that strengthens our partnership with local emergency service providers and delivers on our commitment to our communities.” 

Multi-Alarm Fire in Laurel Springs; No Injuries

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LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ (October 4, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Earlier today,  at 12:29AM, Gloucester Township Police received a 911 call of smoke coming from 120 Florence Avenue, Laurel Springs.  
 
Upon arrival, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department observed heavy smoke from the first floor of the residence.  The residents were evacuated prior to police arrival.  Fire Departments from Chews Landing, Lindenwold, and Runnemede arrived on location and extinguished the fire.  No injuries were reported. 

Five South Jersey Fire Departments Receive Over $800 Thousand in Federal Grants

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CHERRY HILL, NJ (October 2, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-– Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that five South Jersey Fire Departments have been awarded $827,558 total in Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This federal funding will allow the departments to hire more firefighters, buy new equipment and enhance safety measures.

*17th Annual Heroes To Hero Memorial 5K Run/ Walk October 13, 2018!

5K Run/Walk — USATF Certified Race to honor three fallen
firefighters — Tom Stewart, III, Chief James Sylvester and
Deputy Chief John West, who gave their lives in the line of duty
trying to save three little girls in a fire in Gloucester City on
July 4, 2002.

*Blue Saturday at Pine Valley Trap Club

Get your teams together and come out for a fun day, to support the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund!  Show your support of our first responders and their families!!

 

Blue Saturday at Pine Valley Trap Club

Saturday, October 6th – 10am

166 Watsontown New Freedom Road, Berlin

 

Come out and join the members of Pine Valley Trap Club for a fun filled day in support of our first responders.  A portion of target proceeds and all grill proceeds will benefit the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund.

Gloucester Township Police Officers Assist Fire Department With Broken Ferris Wheel Rescue

 

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (September 23, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--While working today's Camden County Fair, officers were approached by an employee, stating that a Ferris Wheel had malfunctioned and there were several riders stuck.  Upon arrival officers observed employees attempting to reactive the ride, and there appeared to be four occupied seats.  

Philadelphia Fire Dept. Receives $20M Grant

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PHILADELPHIA PA (September 22, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) has been awarded nearly $20 million in federal funds that will enable the department to hire 120 new firefighters; provide incident command training; and improve its shipboard firefighting and water rescue capabilities.

School Bus Fire in Westville

WESTVILLE NJ (September 15, 2018)(Courier Post)- A blown-out tire led to a quick-moving bus fire that quickly consumed the vehicle Thursday morning, officials said. 

The driver was the only person on board, and no one was injured, said Debra Sellitto, spokesperson for Gloucester County.

Menendez, Booker, Norcross Announce Federal Homeland Security Grant to Hire More Firemen

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WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)–  Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), co-chair of the House Fire Services Caucus, today announced that the Passaic Fire Department has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for $1,212,209. It will be used to add eight firefighters to the department, bolstering Passaic’s firefighting capabilities.

Customs and Border Protection is Hosting a Resource and Career Fair in Philadelphia

 

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PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the nation’s border security agency, is hosting an employment resource and career fair September 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the U.S. Custom House, 200 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.

NJ FOREST FIRE SERVICE DEVELOPING NEW PRESCRIBED BURNING GUIDELINES

FOLLOWING SIGNING OF LEGISLATION BY GOVERNOR MURPHY

TRENTON - The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is developing new guidelines for
prescribed burning following the signing of legislation by Governor Phil Murphy providing the service with more tools to conduct these operations that are critical to protection of public safety and forest-health management.

Careless Smoking Sparks Fire in Garage And Mulch Bed, Deemed Suspicious

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (August 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On 8/25/2018, at approximately 11:45 P.M., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the 100 block of Gray Pebble Circle for a reported house fire.  All occupants were safely removed from the residence and the fire was quickly extinguished by the Erial Fire Department (Station 86).  The fire was deemed non suspicious and caused by careless smoking.

Obituary | Rudolph M. Elicic of W. Collingswood Hts., Retired Fireman

Rudolph M. Elicic, on August 23, 2018, of W. Collingswood Hts. Age 69.

Beloved husband of 46 years to Michele (nee Nardone). Devoted father of Jennifer Walls. Loving grandfather of Sebastian Walls. Also survived by many other loving family members.

Mr. Elicic was a retired W. Collingswood Hts. firefighter. He retired as a mechanic for Holman Toyota in Mt. Laurel.

Letters to the Editor: US Senator Bob Menendez Winning for Firefighters

When firefighters run toward a burning building, they don’t ask if Democrats or Republicans are inside. They strive to protect all of us.  And when first responders need our help in Washington, I believe we must do the same. 

I fought for firefighters, and I won. My Firefighter Cancer Registry Act is now law.

LAKEWOOD LEXINGTON AVE FIRE UPDATE

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LAKEWOOD, NJ (CNBNewsnet)The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Unit and the Lakewood Police Department are continuing the investigation into the Lexington Avenue Apartments fire.  The scene examination conducted by the above partnering agencies, with assistance from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CIU and Fire Marshals Office, determined that the fire was intentionally set.

Maryland Wildfire Crew Heads to Northern Rockies

 

Team Battling Tenmile Fire in Montana

Members of MDS #2

Maryland has assembled and mobilized its second crew of wildland firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the Western United States, as part of a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

How South Jersey firefighters seek to prevent suicides among their own

• MOLLY BILINSKI Staff Writer
• Press of Atlantic City

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Peggy Mallen-Walczak sat on the couch in her Egg Harbor Township home Wednesday afternoon, flipping through a binder full of certificates her son, Albert “Albie” Mallen Jr., had earned over his 20 years as an Atlantic City firefighter.

There were certificates for first aid and first-responder training, “but there’s no mental health,” she said.

Menendez, Booker Announce $86K In Federal Funding to Enhance Firefighter Operations

and Safety Efforts in Tabernacle Fire Dept.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 2, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)— U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced $86,667 in federal funding by the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the Tabernacle Rescue Squad in Tabernacle, NJ.

Cabin City Motel Fire; No Injuries

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ERMA NJ (July 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Upon arrival of Lower Township officers to the scene of the Cabin City Motel, located at 756 Route 9, Erma, NJ; rooms 8 and 9 of the motel were fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke showing. Ptlm. Scheid, SRO Barcas and Sgt. Smith began to evacuate the motel and the rear cottages. For safety reasons, Route 9 was shut down Northbound at Route 109.

NEWFIELD HOUSE EXPLOSION FINDINGS RELEASED

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(NEWFIELD NJ)(July 13, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, the county Fire Marshal, and the county Medical Examiner’s Office have made findings about the cause and origin of a July 7 explosion in a house in Newfield, NJ and the deaths of a husband and wife in the house at the time.

Lower Township Police Respond to Jeep Fire

 

LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ (July 10, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On July 8^th, 2018 at approximately 09:08 a.m. Lower Township Police responded to the intersection of Bayshore and Fishing Creek Road for a reported vehicle fire.  Upon arrival the vehicle, a 1990 red in color Jeep Wrangler, was fully engulfed in flames. 

Maryland Fire Crew Mobilized to Combat Wildfires Out West

July 6, 2018

Department Deploys First Crew of 2018 Season

Maryland has dispatched a 20-person fire crew to battle wildfires in the western United States. Maryland State (MDS) #1 mobilized July 6 at the Madonna Ranger Station in Harford County.

The unit will join five other crews from the mid-Atlantic at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, where they will receive their assignments.

MDS #1 consists of 17 representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and three volunteers from local fire departments. The wildland fire crew includes eight firefighters from the Maryland Forest Service, six from the Maryland Park Service, two from the Wildlife and Heritage Service and one employee from Human Resource Service.

The National Interagency Fire Center is the nation’s support center for wildland firefighting. The Maryland Forest Service has participated in mobilizing wildland firefighters throughout the U.S. since 1974, as part of a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Other partners in this nationwide group include the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

GTPD Requesting Community’s Assistance With Helping To Identify Possible Suspect In Reference to Suspicious Fires

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (June 28, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester Township Police Department, in partnership with local and county Fire Marshals and the Camden County Prosecutors Office are investigating four suspicious fires to several townhouses under construction on Iron Gate Road in the Erial Section of Gloucester Township.

Authorities Investigating Suspicious Fire in Gloucester Township

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at approximately 2:52 AM, a security guard working in the Iron Gate development contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department to report flames coming from the rear of several townhomes on Iron Gate Road in Gloucester Township, located at Jarvis and Williamstown Roads. Three adjoining unoccupied townhomes were damaged. No injuries reported at this time.

Camden County Freeholder Young Calls on State to Restore 9-1-1 Funding

 

 

(Trenton, NJ) – Today, Camden County Freeholder Jonathan Young joined the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) and the New Jersey Wireless Association (NJWA) in Trenton urging state leaders to comply with federal guidelines and restore critical 9-1-1 dollars to county and municipal dispatch centers better known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs.)

Kayak Fisherman Describes Spending 17 Hours Treading Water off Long Island Sound (VIDEO)

 

Mike Diaz, a kayak fisherman, describes spending 17 hours treading water and fighting the tides of Long Island Sound after his kayak capsized. Diaz credits his life jacket with his survival. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi)

Gloucester Twp. Mayor Announces Donation of Used Firefighting Equipment to Countries in Need

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Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer, officials from the Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Chews Landing Fire Company, and the Blackwood Fire Company held a press conference earlier announcing the donation of used firefighting equipment to the 911 Fund, to be used by firefighters in disadvantaged nations who are in need of this life saving equipment. All of the donated equipment has been used by Gloucester Township firefighters, and has been replaced with safer and more modern equipment. Gloucester Township OEM will be donating eight (8) used Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), nine (9) SCBA air cylinders, and four (4) EMS backboards.

Gloucester Township Announces Donation of Used Firefighting Equipment to Countries in Need

 

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (June 18,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer, officials from the Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Chews Landing Fire Company, and the Blackwood Fire Company will be holding a press conference announcing the donation of used firefighting equipment to the 911 Fund, to be used by firefighters in disadvantaged nations who are in need of this life saving equipment. All of the donated equipment has been used by Gloucester Township firefighters, and has been replaced with safer and more modern equipment.

Michael P. “Hopper” Waters, Sr. of Audubon; Retired Camden City Firefighter

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Audubon NJ- On June 1, 2018. Age 59. Formerly of Fairview. Loving husband of Jean Waters (nee Smith). Loving father of Kelly Waters, Michael P. Waters, Jr., Ashley Paradiso, Nicholas Paradiso and Courtney DiPaolo. Cherished grandfather of Keira and Tyler “Buddy” Epley. Son of the late Howard and Dorothy Waters. Beloved brother of the late Howard Waters (surv. Vonnie), Carol Ann Marshall (Dave), Dorothy Rouh, Thomas Waters (Lydia) and Patricia Smith (George). Also survived by 22 nieces and nephews.

4th Annual Poker Run; In Honor and Memory of Gene Dannenfelser

 

Please join us in visiting various firehouses in Camden County to honor our friend and Past President – Gene Dannenfelser!

Event shirts honoring Gene are also available –
Shirts are available in adult sizes only – Med, Large, X-Large and XX-Large

ORDER TODAY!

 

WATCH VIDEO: Roselle Park NJ Police Rescue Man from Burning Car

source NJ1015.com

and Roselle Park Police Department

 

Multi-Alarm Car Fire on Walt Whitman Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 6, 2018)-- The Gloucester City Fire Department on Saturday, May 6 responded to the Walt Whitman Bridge at 3:18am.

Battalion 504 & Squad 51 along with Rescue 1 (Camden City), and Engine 49/Ladder 27 (Philadelphia) responded to the Walt Whitman Bridge for a Rescue Assignment involving a motor vehicle accident and was reportedly on fire.

The occupant was rescued from the vehicle and transported with serious injuries. The vehicle was extinguished with no injuries to first responders.

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Early Morning Fire Displaces Gloucester Township Family

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (May 5, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Saturday May 5th at approximately 4:48AM the Gloucester Township Police responded to the 700 block of Upton Way for a report of flames coming from a garage. Upon officers arrival, the garage and basement were fully engulfed with flames.

Coast Guard honors N.J. Regional Fireboat Task Force

Various New Jersey fire-boats travel along the Hudson river during a ceremonial “Blessing of the Fleet” event near Weehawken, N.J., May 1, 2018. The event honored the firefighters and their leadership, who along with the Coast Guard, collaborated to establish the task force. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Iannazzo-Simmons)

Coast Guard responds to fuel spill near Bayonne, New Jersey

NEW YORK NY (April 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- - The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a spill of marine diesel fuel at the APM Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon.

APM Terminal notified the National Response Center that the fuel spilled into Newark Bay while a ship was refueling pier-side at the terminal.

Multiple Alarm Fire in Gloucester City

photos courtesy of the Westville Volunteer Fire Department

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (April 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—A multiple alarm fire broke out at 18 South Sussex Street, Gloucester City at 12:54 AM.