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Heroic Firefighters Rescue Woman from South Orange Blaze

3/16/2026

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On March 15, 2026, firefighters in South Orange, New Jersey, rescued a woman from a burning building.
Dramatic footage captured the moment as firefighters entered through a third-story window while smoke billowed.
South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum confirmed that no injuries occurred and all firefighters were accounted for.
The fire affected two mixed-use buildings, and emergency crews closed the area for hours.
The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.

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Story summary

On March 15, 2026, firefighters in South Orange, New Jersey, rescued a woman from a burning building.
Dramatic footage captured the moment as firefighters entered through a third-story window while smoke billowed.
South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum confirmed that no injuries occurred and all firefighters were accounted for.
The fire affected two mixed-use buildings, and emergency crews closed the area for hours.
The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.