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Massive Fire Displaces Residents at Atlantic City's Brighton Towers

1/15/2026

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Firefighters Save Residents

A fire at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City, New Jersey displaced several hundred residents and left nine units uninhabitable, with one police officer hospitalized.
The fire started in a bedroom on the eighth floor and prompted an evacuation around 5 a.m.
Public Safety Director Sean Riggin praised the firefighters for their quick response.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Most residents have returned, while some remain displaced.

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Devon Evacuates Residents

A major incident has been declared in Devon after unexploded World War Two bombs were found.
Thousands of residents were evacuated from Exmouth and Plymouth as bomb disposal experts responded.
A large German bomb was found at Exmouth Marina, affecting around 2,000 homes.
Nearby schools and a hotel in Plymouth closed due to a separate device discovery.
The Royal Navy awaits specialist X-ray equipment to safely handle the devices.

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Firefighters Save Residents

A fire at Brighton Towers in Atlantic City, New Jersey displaced several hundred residents and left nine units uninhabitable, with one police officer hospitalized.
The fire started in a bedroom on the eighth floor and prompted an evacuation around 5 a.m.
Public Safety Director Sean Riggin praised the firefighters for their quick response.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Most residents have returned, while some remain displaced.

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