If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Two of the firefighters received burns and were treated at a local hospital, while three others sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. An explosion rocked a New Jersey apartment building Friday afternoon as fire department crews raced to put out flames shooting out of the structure. The Fire Marshal is investigating what caused the fire. POMPTON LAKES, New Jersey (WABC) -- A house exploded while firefighters responded to a fire in New Jersey. . ", On another of the officers' body cams, two firefighters can be seen walking a third from the house after the explosion. I thought we were going to have six fatalities. Fox News Paul Best and The Associated Press contributed to this report. apparent explosion and subsequent fire at . Recently released police bodycam footage shows the explosion that rocked a New Jersey home while firefighters were still inside. Chopper 6 was live over a house explosion in Vineland, New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon. All Rights Reserved. The video shows one firefighter entering the house seconds before it explodes and becomes engulfed in flames. I walked into the debris and there was a wall stuck on her leg, lying across her leg. / CBS New York. First published on February 27, 2023 / 12:32 PM. There was no word on their conditions. Commissioner Outlaw returns to full duty after car crash, 'Yes, I'm afraid': 2 arrested after violent chase through neighborhood, Good Samaritan helps save 3-year-old boy shot in face in Philadelphia. CBS News New York: Free 24/7 News; CBS New York App; . At least 100 cars were towed from flooded roadways in the city, police said. Christine Sloan is an Emmy Award-winning reporter, who covers New Jersey for CBS 2 New York. Police and fire. The incident that injured five firefighters happened on Jan. 14. Eva and Ava Brown-Williams, 5, were found in their upstairs bedroom. We thank them for the job they do on a day to day basis. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Witnesses said the scene was unbelievable. The fire broke out on Ramapo Ave just after 2 a.m. Saturday in Pompton Lakes.. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? The incident . "We all appreciate it.". Authorities are still investigating what caused the home to explode. ALSO READ | Workers at migrant hotel in Midtown tell Eyewitness News about safety, health concerns, * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. (Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Get Toofab breaking news sent right to your browser! Fire officials said the assistant fire chief had burns to his ears because his hood blew off. Updated on: February 27, 2023 / 6:18 PM STAFFORD TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- A New Jersey Natural Gas official tells Action News a cracked gas distribution main is what led to Tuesday morning's devastating explosion in Stafford. The three officers were chatting moments before the explosion suddenly happened, causing them to run from the blast. None of the firefighters suffered life-threatening injuries, though two were taken to the hospital to be treated for burns and were released. Thankfully, they were in the right spot of the house," Keating said. 2023 EHM Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. "He came out and said you ain't going back into the house pal, stay outside and he was the one who called the fire department," Garrett said. We've received your submission. RAHWAY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A house exploded in New Jersey Thursday morning just hours after it was evacuated due to flood waters from Ida, and a person who was traveling in the vicinity was injured by the blast. RAHWAY, New Jersey -- A house exploded in New Jersey Thursday morning just hours after it was evacuated due to flood waters from Ida, and a person who was traveling in the vicinity was injured by . Still, they were happy to make it out safely. ", NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS BOMBING, 2 YEARS LATER: HOW AN EMERGENCY PHONE OUTAGE AMID DISASTER SPURRED CHANGE. Police say the residents of the home evacuated around 1 a.m. due to heavy flooding, and at some point between then and the explosion, gas was discharged into the house. Federal government could default as soon as June 1, Treasury Secretary Yellen warns, Drone footage shows dramatic Ohio train explosion, A bombing rocked the World Trade Center 30 years ago, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It happened early Wednesday afternoon on the 3700 block of Cornucopia Avenue. After getting the owner to safety, the fire department was dispatched the the house -- and six volunteer firefighters entered to investigate. (Pompton Lakes Police Department), Firefighters walk away from the debris as EMT's approach a house that exploded in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Fire officials said what protected the firefighters was their gear. "It's devastating of course for everybody, but the hard part is trying to figure out what happened," said Chief Luigi Tramontana Jr. with the Vineland Fire Department. A total of six firefighters were inside a New Jersey home when it exploded earlier this year. ", RELATED | At least 12 people, including toddler, killed in historic New York City flooding as water rushed into homes. It was like 'The Wizard of Oz,'" neighbor Tracey Alvarez said. . Sloan re-joined the station in January 2023. "These volunteer firemen are owed a debt of gratitude for their courage and bravery. VINELAND, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Two family members were injured after a home exploded in Vineland, New Jersey. One motorist who was driving past the home at the time suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, cops said. The black-and-white surveillance footage released by police shows a delivery truck and a sedan driving by the house when it bursts into flames. NewsCopter 7 was over the house explosion in Rahway, New Jersey. The blast leveled the house and damaged several nearby homes. Firefighters were investigating the cause of smoke coming out of the home when the explosion occurred. A multi-level apartment building in. Officials said two firefighters, along with a lieutenant, were in the basement and the lieutenant helped them out. But Robin Smith, chief of police, announced yesterday: "It is. "I left at midnight with my baby girl, and my parents thankfully were there to help me," Mrs. Patel said. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced Jen Albuquerque as his guest to the State of the Union address tonight. Updated: 04/20/2023 01:50 PM EDT. ", More:Drone footage shows dramatic Ohio train explosion, The first attack on the Twin Towers:A bombing rocked the World Trade Center 30 years ago. The house was completely engulfed in flames after the explosion. Market data provided by Factset. The fire broke out on Ramapo Ave just after 2 a.m. Saturday in Pompton Lakes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The home exploded after being flooded by the storm on September 1, 2021. "Just happy he's still alive and that he has his life and not injured. Deena Sinning, a neighbor, told Fox 5 New York that she was lying in bed when she felt the explosion. That officer can be heard telling responding EMTs to approach the house "from the back. Miraculously, the firefighters inside survived. Today, February 4, 2020, U.S. The lieutenant, they said, suffered third-degree burns to his hands. A squad of firefighters ran in -- but several were carried out following the blast. The house was completely engulfed in flames after the explosion. Emergency services had frantically worked through the night after the "devastating" explosion occurred just before 4am on Saturday. Five firefighters were injured with bruises and burns. The last first-round matchup concludes this evening between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, and we're celebrating with a Same Game Parlay. Those firefighters suffered burns and were later released. Fire crews were called to the scene at 3791 Cornucopia Avenue. Several residents posted on social media that they heard or felt the explosion, which was caught on Ring video from a nearby home. 2 wrote on Facebook. or redistributed. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Fire officials say they had to restrain her from going back inside the home to save her pets. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. 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The firefighters were able to escape the house after the explosion on their own. But a few others haven't been found. A neighbor set up a GoFundMe page for them. Chopper 2 was over the scene around 9 a.m. near the . "We started our life literally here three years ago," Mrs. Patel said. "My car fully flooded now, have to get it towed out.". (Pompton Lakes Police Department), Law enforcement bodycam footage caught the moment a house exploded in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. So, I got a 2x4 and just lifted the wall," said Tramontana. It's really truly amazing," Alvarez said. It happened early Wednesday afternoon on the 3700 block of Cornucopia Avenue. ", In a social media post on Monday, after the footage was released to the media, the Pompton Lakes Police Department added they "would like to thank all of the brave first responders who responded to this explosion. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All Rights Reserved. "Our whole house shook and we came downstairs and saw the whole house in flames and the firemen were there -- the trucks came and they had water coming from a ladder up top," said Sinning. "While attempting to douse the flames five of Pompton Lakes bravest [were] inside the house when it exploded," Wayne Fire Company No. "The house literally lifted off the foundation and came back down. POMPTON LAKES, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Police body camera footage captured a house explosion in northern New Jersey, sending officers running down the block and the house crashing down. One man inside the home was rescued and is expected to be okay, along with the five firefighters who neighbors are calling heroes. Deena Sinning heard it all. POMPTON LAKES, N.J. When a house in North Jerseyexploded while firefighters were inside, officials were relieved that no one was killed. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.