"When they turn on my gas, Ill be down the block," she said. There are at least six fields, spanning the state. killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut. Posted by 16 days ago. Caesar says he was told that the explosion was possibly caused by a tipped-over stove which broke the gas line. Now that the water has receded, people were able to get a look at the damage. More Than 3 Dozen People Killed When Flood Waters Sweep Tri-State; De Blasio Announces New Storm Evacuation Plan, Gov. SkyFOX was over Manville in Somerset County, N.J., where some flooded homes caught on fire. CBS2's Jessica Layton contributed to this report. Fox 5 New York reported that four other houses in the area were damaged in the blast and that its cause was unconfirmed. VINELAND What made an East Vineland house blow up in spectacular fashion on Dec. 15, 2021 is answered by the family's insurance company in a lawsuit it recently filed against a Whippany fuel . Video courtesy of Jersey Shore Fire Response: On Wednesday night another house exploded on Mercer Street in Somerville. RAHWAY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A house exploded in New Jersey Thursday morning just hours after it was evacuated due to flood waters from Ida, and a person who was traveling in the vicinity was. Similar incidents were witnessed in other parts of New Jersey. Market data provided by Factset. Somerset County had another fire, on Mercer Street in Somerville, that also started with an explosion, likely from a gas leak caused by floodwaters. RELATED: At least 25 people killed in New Jersey flooding from Ida. "My biggest concern right now is that folks have to appreciate the fact that while the weather may be good and while the floodwaters may have receded, we're still not out of the woods," the governor said. Two other homes nearby also caught fire despite all the surrounding water. "3:30 yesterday, my neighbor called me. 8th Annual Move for Midland - Live, Laugh, LUAU! "When I got picked up, it was weird because I was able to step right off my roof onto the boat, so there was no drop or anything," he said. All rights reserved (About Us). It's all gone. Have a news tip? Detectives believe a malfunction in the boiler was responsible for the explosion and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause. Manville mayor Lillian Zuza said she was told by Township Police that the injured were PSE&G workers. (Includes material copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Dommar family watched as crews started clearing the remnants of their home away Friday afternoon. "It was a loud bang. Enter your email address to subscribe to the MidJersey.news website and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Millstone River crested a little over 20 feet," said Director John Bentz. The explosion caused the basement stairs to collapse underneath the workers and shattered windows in the home, which had been flooded during last weekends hurricane. Then he left again. They stated their house was surrounded by 6ft of water and wasn't accessible by fire truck. Yet another explosion in Somerset county, tonight this one happened at Rhythm's in Manville around 1:15AM. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital. Another home on N 2nd Avenue is also on fire but it is surrounded by 8 feet of water preventing firefighters from getting to it. Editor's note: This story was first published Sept. 3. You don't want to risk this happening to your house! The Saffron Banquet Hall on South Main Street in Manville exploded in flames around 2 a.m., with residents from surrounding towns reporting hearing a loud explosion. A house on Mercer Street was destroyed by a gas explosion at about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday. "We're not the only people who's been through it, and down the street, a house exploded, so I can't imagine what they're going through," Roxie said. "I lost everything," business owner Rebeca Jimenez told CBS2's Jessica Layton. Several homes and a banquet hall exploded. So far, there is no word of any injuries as a result of the fires. A user identified it as the "The Saffron" venue. MANVILLE Two houses and a banquet hall exploded in Manville following the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida where rising waters from three rivers stopped firefighters from reaching. The state Election Law Enforcement Commission ranked the most-lobbied bills in Trenton, according to the number of reported official contacts. A house in New Jersey exploded less than five hours after it was evacuated early Thursday amid flooding wrought by Ida, damaging multiple homes nearby but mercifully seriously injuring no one,. LISTEN: 1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports. That house burned to the ground and lit off the exposer house. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The Saffron banquet hall on South Main Street in Manville exploded in flames around 2 a.m. Friday. MANVILLE, NJ (CBSNewYork) --Officials still don't know what caused pressure to build up in a boiler that exploded at a home in Manville that sent two PSE&G workers to the hospital.1010 WINS' Glenn . One of the workers was thrown several feet because of the blast. Firefighters were unable to access the fire, which is surrounded by a flooded parking lot and also appeared gas-fed. Legal Statement. When they arrived they found two /*PSE&G*/ employees who were injured. Calling. ET, one motorist who was driving past the house at the time suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. A house in New Jersey exploded less than five hours after it was evacuated early Thursday amid flooding wrought by Ida, damaging multiple homes nearby but mercifully seriously injuring no one, officials in Rahway said. Fire officials say the utility workers were responding to the boiler because pressure has been building in it. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. "I heard a loud bloom and saw the glass go flying," said Ayres Gray, a construction worker with Heavy and General Construction Laborers Local 472 who was nearby at the time of the explosion. Elsewhere, there were about 500 rescues in town. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Bentz estimated at least 100 homes in Manville are uninhabitable. "The blast could be heard all around the town and neighboring towns too. MANVILLE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) --Many people in Manville are going through a nightmare after fires and floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Insta- Jersey Shore Fire Response On Thursday a shocking video captured the moment a New Jersey home was blown to bits after a reported gas leak. They stated their house was surrounded by. Results of the March school referendums across NJ, NJ cops released drugged-up man who killed baby hours later in crash, Video shows NJ mall fight: Teen hit by Jersey City police officer, NJ delayed school openings for snow Tuesday, March 7, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and EEO Report. By Jessica Calefati and Stephen Stirling/The Star-Ledger. BIDEN TO VISIT HURRICANE IDA DEVASTATION IN LOUISIANA ON FRIDAY. Due to severe flooding from Tropical Storm Ida the fire department has not. PSE&G workers were out in the Lost Valley section, working to restore power when a homeowner called the power company to report that his hot water heater was "sizzling.". Two other homes on Boesel Avenue and North Second Avenue that caught fire Thursday afternoon continued to smolder Friday morning. Their roof, miraculously, didn't hit any homes. . As water rose to catastrophic levels Thursday, Richard had to be rescued by boat. The Boesel Avenue fire also appears to have been caused by an explosion. or redistributed. Home in Manville, New Jersey burns to the ground amid major flooding following Ida's passage through the state. One Person Injured After Small Plane Crashes in Yard of New Jersey Home: 'Heard This Explosion' The single-engine Mooney M20M Turbo was en route to Central Jersey Airport in Manville from North . All rights reserved. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Until Friday, it was too dangerous to get a look at the damage from the ground, CBS2's Alice Gainer reported. MANVILLE An explosion ripped through a Manville home today, injuring two utility workers and rattling already frayed nerves in the riverside community still reeling from Hurricane Irene. one neighbor told CBS 2's Dave Carlin. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. At least 38 Ida-related deaths have been confirmed in New York (15) and New Jersey (23 so far, and officials fear more may be added to the toll. Hot water heater explosion in Manville, NJ (credit: Terry Sheridan/1010 WINS), PSE&G workers were out in the Lost Valley section, working to restore power. Manville was one of the Somerset County towns hardest hit by Hurricane Irene on Sunday. MANVILLE, N.J. There were reports of the initial house explosion with fire spreading to nearby exposures. She said the house had exploded. They confirmed it was in the area of Saffron Hall. "We had a neighbor who actually lives in Manville on the other side, who warned us about the water rising. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A spokesperson with the borough's Office of Emergency Management said there were no injuries following the explosion at Saffron Banquet Hall on South Main Street. 148. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manville police on Friday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for more information. News Flash. A house destroyed on Wednesday night in an explosion and fire as Tropical Storm Ida dumped a large amount of rain in Somerville, N.J. September, 2, 2021 Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for 7/7 SLIDES They're still investigating the cause. Market data provided by Factset. After about an hour the house burnt down and a fireboat from out of county came in to wet it down. Both workers were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment. Main Street is a muddy mess. Business owners are pumping out basements and tossing out thousands of dollars worth of food. No one was home at the. Dozens of water rescues were reported not far away in Newark, which saw its wettest day in history -- nearly 8.5 inches -- amid the storm. Due to severe flooding from Tropical Storm Ida the fire department has not been able to make access to the fire to combat the flames. The investigation revealed that a boiler located in the basement of the home overheated and exploded. Home in Manville, New Jersey burns to the ground amid major flooding following Ida's passage through the state. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Comment on the news, see photos and videos, and join the forum . Just to think about all the memory in that house. All Rights Reserved. Caesar and Meagan Dommar were among those who fled, but they won't get to go back to their home as they knew it. I ran out of the room and I was like 'What the heck was that sound I heard'?" Newscopter7 was over the scene surveying the damage and found that waters from South Main Street receded overnight in a hopeful sign. "And, at the same time, we mourn the loss of those lives," Murphy said, "And, we're going to clean up, and we're going to stay together and we'll get back on our feet, but it may be a long road.". Get breaking Somerset County NJ local news, weather, events, sports and more from Hillsborough, Manville, Somerville, and others. Check the latest rainfall totals for your neighborhood here and get complete updates on the recovery here. (WNYW). See the Guest List. "It's a lot of stuff from our childhood," Roxie said. Both employees sustained severe steam burns. Many thought of it as an earthquake and reported it, but as it turned out, it seems that a popular dining venture or night club in Manville exploded. The explosion was reported at a. Close. Download here. The borough's Office of Emergency Management manager John Bentz told NBC 4 New York that firefighters could not reach the fire because of flood water. Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Firefighters found those scenes to also be inaccessible. Sponsored by PVH Corp. Hillsborough Area Prospective Homeowners: Look Through 5 New Houses On The Market, Most Expensive Homes In NJ: See Inside 5 Unique Properties, 'Miracle' Superstorm Sandy Baby Celebrates 10th Birthday In Montgomery, Latin Roots Mixed With Italian Flair Form Unique Hillsborough Pizzeria, Father, Son Duo Expand Milk Delivery Service Into Hillsborough, $4,600 Raised By Hillsborough Girl For Charity In Teacher's Honor, Young Bald Eagle Takes First Flight At Duke Farms. MANVILLE An explosion ripped through a Manville home today, injuring two utility workers and rattling already frayed nerves in the riverside community still reeling from Hurricane Irene. A video posted on social media appeared to show the aftermath. How much rain fell in NY, NJ amid historic Ida flooding? Eighteen-year-old twins Richard and Roxie have been clearing out the home that once belonged to their great-grandparents. The explosion in Rahway wasn't the only one and Twitter users said and a Manvillebanquet hall explosion shook their homes. Flooded area, no FD access. Saturday, September 3, 2011. "Definitely some pictures, family photos," Richard said. The Sonnenberg family lost so many sentimental items. The explosion happened just after 10:30 a.m. at 59 Oak Avenue. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. "This looks like, this is the second story of the home, possibly. Its owner, Jayesh Mehta, said he felt helpless and heartbroken looking at pictures and videos of his burning business. It was so hard that it shook the entire area and felt like it was earthquake," Soni wrote. The condition and identities of the workers were not released tonight, but Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano said one is 54 and from Collingswood and the other is 32, from West Deptford. This is our dining room here," said Meagan Dommar. If your house is flooding and you smell gas, turn off your power and gas if you can, evacuate immediately, and call 911. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. A Manville Police Officer stands guard near the remains of a house that exploded due to severe flooding from Tropical Storm Ida in Manville, Fire pump helping fight house fires in Manville, Stubborn wildfire in West Milford, NJ as more fires dot the state, Highlight on good government in Somerset County, NJ, NJ targets police chiefs: One accused of sex assaults, another of covering up affair, Prosecutor: Bank robbery by motorcyclist involved NJ stuntman and his brother, Hillsborough, NJ man struck by vehicle driven by wife, cops say, Did you vote? The explosion occurred just as residents were trying to regain a sense of normalcy after Manville was inundated with near-record flooding. RAHWAY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment when a house exploded in Rahway early Thursday. Katrina Nelson, in Manville visiting her son, was walking her 1-year-old granddaughter in a stroller when she heard the explosion come from a house just down the street from where she was. "Theres a number of things that could have caused it. Read on and apply online New Zoning Application Form . The Associated Press contributed to this report. I dont want to speculate.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The explosion was reported at a home on Boesel Avenue on Thursday around 4 p.m. surrounded by flood waters from Hurricane Ida. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. But still, seeing everything they own destroyed is devastating. Flooding made it impossible for firefighters to battle those flames as well. Flooded homes on fire in NJ. Legal Statement. One local resident tweeted pictures from their backyard of the plumes of smoke after stating "another house" exploded in the area. SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ A house has exploded in Manville and another remains on fire with first responders unable to get to them due to 8 feet high waters. Firefighters also had difficulty reaching two house that exploded into flames Thursday afternoon on Boesel and North Second Avenues, according to ABC 7 Eyewitness News. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Some are in bloom as of early August, while others are planned to peak from late August to late September. More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. / CBS New York. The staircase leading to the basement was completely destroyed. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. Fox News' Steve Bender reports on the record rainfall from Ida ahead of President Biden's trip to survey damage in Louisiana. Murphy Tours Ida Aftermath In New Jersey, Promises $10M For Businesses Dealing With Flooding, 'It's Negligence'; Queens Residents Fed Up With Flooding, Demand Immediate Relief Money For Repairs, Deadly Flooding From Ida Remnants Prompts Renewed Scrutiny Over Safety Of Basement Apartments In New York. Due to severe flooding from Tropical Storm Ida the fire department has not been able to make access to the fire to combat the flames. How To Report Damage, Find Shelter, Food, Mental Health Support & More. "We are very thankful that we were able to get out," Meagan said. The home owner was also injured in the explosion. Reporters Richard Khavkine, David Giambusso and Bob Considine contributed to this article. According to NJ.com, at least three Manville fires including the banquet hall and two homes were still seen burning on Friday morning. First published on September 3, 2011 / 11:40 PM. Somerset County's Peak SCOOT Shuttle Route Changes . Mary Jayne Ansbach, 62, lives on the block behind the house. Phil Murphy told NBC's "Today" show on Friday morning that the death toll in the state had risen to 25 and that at least six people remain missing. Courtesy of Jay Dee The explosion. ), Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ. What Do You Do If You Didn't Have Flood Insurance Before The Storm Hit? MANVILLE, NJ (SOMERSET)-Around 3:00 p.m. there was a reported house explosion 4th Avenue & Knopf Street in the Lost Valley section of Manville. A home in Rahway, New Jersey exploded amid major flooding during Ida's passage through the state. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. It blew next door. The cause of the explosion was found to be non-suspicious in nature. All Rights Reserved. Early this morning, after 1 a.m. local time, many people woke up or felt shaking in the area west of New Brunswick, NJ. 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. That house belonged to the Dommar family. SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ A house has exploded in Manville and another remains on fire with first responders unable to get to them due to 8 feet high waters. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The owners of the home told ABC 7 Eyewitness News they had left hours before because of floodwaters. Mercer County, Ewing Township, West Trenton Station 33 was on their way with a fire boat with a pump to help assist Manville combat the house fire. In a Facebook Live post, Mehta said ironically he could use the rain from Ida now to help extinguish the flames burning down his "baby.". There is $68.9 million allocated to this program in NJ. PSE&G workers were out in the Lost Valley section, working to restore power when a. I got scared. Building officials are trying to figure out if the house is structurally sound. Manville emergency officials initially reported the incident as a gas explosion. The Manville fire department initially responded to the call of a gas explosion with injuries. 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