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Residential Fire in Asbury Park Leaves Three Injured, One Severely Burned

Asbury Park, NJ – March 2025 – Emergency crews responded to a significant structure fire at a two-story residence located at 513 Prospect Avenue in Asbury Park, Monmouth County.
The fire, which had already engulfed much of the dwelling upon firefighters’ arrival, resulted in the rescue of three individuals, including one victim suffering from severe burns.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene following reports of a structure fire with possible entrapment.
Upon arrival, responders encountered heavy flames consuming both floors of the residence.
Immediate efforts were made to rescue occupants and contain the fire to prevent further spread.
Three victims were located and evacuated from the building, with one sustaining critical burn injuries.
Emergency medical personnel provided on-scene treatment before transporting the victims to local hospitals for further care.
The condition of the remaining two individuals has not yet been disclosed.
Firefighters from Asbury Park Fire Department and neighboring agencies worked aggressively to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by local fire officials and Monmouth County authorities.
Residents in the area are urged to avoid the vicinity as emergency crews continue their response and investigation.
Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Local News
Footage Captures Devastating I-27 Pileup Near Canyon, Texas Amid Dust Storm and Zero Visibility

Canyon, TX – A major vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 27 near Canyon, Texas, as a severe dust storm created zero visibility conditions across the region.
Footage from the scene shows extensive wreckage as emergency crews work to clear the highway.
In addition to hazardous travel conditions, high winds have caused widespread power outages throughout the Texas Panhandle.
As of 2:20 p.m., approximately 67,000 customers are without power, according to the Xcel Energy Outage Map, which shows outages affecting communities across the region.
Xcel Energy has deployed crews to inspect damage and restore power, with efforts expected to continue throughout the weekend.
In response to the outages, multiple power centers and comfort stations have been opened to assist residents, particularly those reliant on electrically powered medical equipment.
City of Borger: The Johnson Park Youth Center at 1210 Bulldog Blvd is open with generator backup for individuals with medical needs.
- Amarillo & Canyon: Due to ongoing Xcel Energy public safety power shutoffs, the City of Amarillo and City of Canyon have opened power centers at the following locations:
- Amarillo Public Libraries – Open for residents to charge electronic devices.
- Cole Community Center & Canyon Library – Open until power is restored or no longer needed.
- Warford Activity Center (1330 NW 18th Ave, Amarillo): Will operate as a comfort station from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, allowing residents to charge medical and critical electronic devices.
Local authorities have also reported preemptive power shutdowns in some areas due to fire danger caused by the high winds.
- Tulia Police Department confirmed that electricity was turned off as a fire prevention measure.
- Silverton has also experienced a planned power outage due to the dangerous wind conditions.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise residents to take precautions amid ongoing hazardous weather conditions.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.