Tanker truck crash sparks massive fire impacting commute in New Jersey
Authorities say the tanker truck crashed into a pole before slamming into a building around 5:30 a.m. Monday in Hasbrouck Heights. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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Authorities say the tanker truck crashed into a pole before slamming into a building around 5:30 a.m. Monday in Hasbrouck Heights. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A tanker truck crash is impacting the commute for drivers on Route 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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FDNY officials say the fire appears to have been accidental.
More than 100 firefighters are working to get the flames under control, but officials say the blaze could burn into the weekend. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
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An elderly couple got trapped inside a motorhome that was engulfed in flames, officials said.
The fire broke out before 5 a.m. at a home on Wilmington Drive.
A fire that forced hundreds of people from their homes for the holidays in Queens was caused by a contractor illegally using a torch, FDNY officials say.
Firefighters battled heavy flames Thursday morning at an apartment building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Chopper 2 was over the scene.
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Officials said the blaze is on the top floor of a six-story building. No injuries were immediately reported.
The blaze started at around 7 p.m. Monday on Kingsbridge Road near University Avenue.
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Five people were injured and two homes were destroyed by a fire early Friday morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
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The FDNY now says five people were hurt in an early morning fire that spread from one building to another in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Officials say the fire impacted five businesses, including a dry cleaner, a meat market and a seafood market. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from residents.
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Officials say the flames impacted seven businesses inside a one-story commercial building, including a florist, dry cleaner, meat market and a pizzeria. CBS New York's Christina Fan is live on the scene with the latest.
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Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
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Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
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A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
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New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
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The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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Three people were killed in a fast-moving fire that led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said. Watch the full news conference.
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