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Atlantic City Water Rescue Turns Violent
A water rescue in Atlantic City became dangerous on New Year’s Eve when a man floating off the coast attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during the attempt to save him. Despite the resistance, first responders formed a human chain to pull the man to shallow water, where police officers assisted in taking him into… The post Atlantic City Water Rescue Turns Violent appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Man Hospitalized Following Middle Township Motel Fire
A 33-year-old man was transported to a Philadelphia burn center this morning after a fire broke out at the Meadowbrook motel on Route 147. Three local fire departments responded to the scene around 7:45 a.m., successfully containing the flames to a single room without displacing other tenants. Police have not released details on the man’s… The post Man Hospitalized Following Middle Township Motel Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Investigators Probe Fatal Midair Collision in Hammonton
Federal authorities are investigating a tragic midair collision involving two helicopters that claimed the lives of both pilots in Hammonton on Sunday. The aircraft crashed into a farm field near Basin Road shortly after takeoff, where a local resident attempted to comfort one of the victims before first responders arrived. While police noted the helicopters… The post Investigators Probe Fatal Midair Collision in Hammonton appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Ocean City Approves Replacement for Vacant Seaspray Condos
Ocean City officials have paved the way for a new four-story condominium complex at the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street. Following a unanimous city council vote to amend zoning laws, the project will replace the vacant Seaspray Condominiums, which had previously fallen into disrepair. The new residential development is set to feature a… The post Ocean City Approves Replacement for Vacant Seaspray Condos appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Christmas Eve Fire in Upper Township Displaces Family, Kills Pet
Firefighters from three South Jersey departments responded to a house fire late Christmas Eve in Upper Township that displaced residents and killed a family pet. The Seaville Fire Company reports the blaze started in the kitchen of the Route 9 home, allowing the family to evacuate safely, though the structure was heavily damaged. While no… The post Christmas Eve Fire in Upper Township Displaces Family, Kills Pet appeared first on Coast News Today.