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Major Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Building in Clark, New Jersey
A significant fire broke out on Tuesday at a commercial building located at 222 Terminal Avenue in Clark, New Jersey.
The fire quickly escalated, requiring a third alarm response from local fire departments.
Flames were visible from the building and had spread to an adjacent structure, posing a serious threat to the surrounding area.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.
Additional details about the incident, including the cause of the fire and any injuries, are not yet available.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.
The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.
A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.
The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.
The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.