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Pleasantville fire displaces family of three


  • Atlantic County

A family of three was displaced after a fire ripped through their Pleasantville home Thursday night.

Firefighters were called to Wesley Avenue just before 8 p.m., Chief Keven Vanegas said.

Crews brought the fire under control by 8:35 p.m., the chief said.

Two firefighters had to be evaluated by EMS at the scene. One of them was then taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, before being treated and released.

The fire is believed to have started in a back bedroom of the rancher. The cause still is under investigation.

The family is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross

Mutual aid was provided by firefighters from Northfield, Linwood , Absecon, Egg Harbor Township and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, along with TriCare EMS.

      


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Lynda Cohen

BreakingAC founder who previously worked in newspapers for more than two decades. She is an NJPA award-winner and was a Stories of Atlantic City fellow.



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