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crime-and-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"Fatal Atlantic City Boardwalk Fire Prompts Investigation and Damages Businesses"

A 67-year-old man, identified as Bruce Elder, was killed in a fire that started near a small homeless encampment under the Atlantic City boardwalk. The fire, which was intentionally set but doesn't appear to be a criminal act, damaged the boardwalk and arcade above. More than 50 firefighters responded to the blaze, which broke out after 7 p.m., and worked for hours to get it under control. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and the investigation into Elder's death is pending an autopsy.

via CBS Philly|

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crime1 year ago•3 min saved

"Atlantic City Mayor and Wife Charged with Teen Daughter Abuse"

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife have been charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, with the mayor facing additional charges of terroristic threats, aggravated assault, and disorderly persons simple assault. The charges are connected to those brought against a high school principal for failing to report the abuse. The prosecutor's office's Special Victims Unit is handling the investigation, and the mayor has denied any wrongdoing, claiming it to be a "private family matter."

via CBS Philly|

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accidentsdisasters2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Atlantic County: Deadly House Explosion Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Missing

Two people are dead, two children injured, and two individuals are still missing after a house explosion in the Landisville section of Buena, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The explosion occurred on Thursday morning, reducing the house to rubble and causing damage to neighboring properties. Authorities are treating the incident as a criminal case until the cause can be determined and are conducting an investigation. Special equipment is being brought in to search the debris, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

via WPVI-TV|

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accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Explosions and Fires Ravage Buena, New Jersey

A house explosion in Atlantic County, New Jersey, has left a woman and a child injured and four people unaccounted for. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and authorities are treating it as a criminal case until the cause can be determined. Several nearby homes were also damaged in the explosion.

via WPVI-TV|

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