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Source: The Pantagraph
Update At: 7/16/2024
An overnight fire in a Westfield neighborhood caused the front of a home to collapse, prompting a three-alarm response from surrounding towns. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion and described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered on the lawn.
News 12 - New Jersey
An explosion destroyed a vacant home in Westfield, New Jersey, late Monday night, causing no injuries. Firefighters responded to the scene, where flames engulfed the structure, now reduced to rubble. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
NBC New York
A vacant house in Westfield, New Jersey exploded and caught fire, likely due to a gas leak. The explosion occurred around 10:15 p.m. with no injuries reported, as the house had been unoccupied for 15 years. Neighbors described hearing a loud boom and seeing flames shortly after.
CBS News
An investigation is ongoing following a house explosion in Westfield that caused a significant fire and partial building collapse. Firefighters responded quickly, and no serious injuries have been reported. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
RLS Media
A vacant house in Westfield, New Jersey exploded and caught fire overnight, startling neighbors.
A house in Westfield, NJ exploded and caught fire, leading to partial collapse. Witnesses reported a loud boom and flames, with emergency services responding. The status of the occupants is unclear, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
FOX 5 New York
A power outage began around 5:30 and was mostly resolved by 6:20, attributed to a transformer issue at a substation according to Jefferson Parish Councilmember Scott Walker.
Audacy
Power was restored for most customers in Jefferson Parish after an outage that affected 7,475 customers. The outage began around 5 p.m. near West Esplanade Avenue, with 565 customers still impacted. Entergy has not disclosed the cause of the outage, but power is expected to be fully restored by 8 p.m.
WWLTV.com
Over 6,300 Entergy customers in Jefferson Parish experienced a power outage on Sunday evening, first reported around 5 p.m. near West Esplanade Avenue, with restoration expected by 8 p.m. The cause of the outage remains unclear.
NOLA.com
Over 14,000 residents in Metairie experienced a power outage for nearly an hour on Tuesday afternoon, with restoration confirmed by Entergy shortly after 6 p.m.