The explosion was reported at a home on Boesel Avenue on Thursday around 4 p.m. surrounded by flood waters from Hurricane Ida. No one was home at the. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Yet another explosion in Somerset county, tonight this one happened at Rhythm's in Manville around 1:15AM. Two other homes nearby also caught fire despite all the surrounding water. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. House explosion caught on camera in Stafford Twp. caused by cracked gas A few hours before the explosion, all the flooding that covered nearby North Main Street had finally receded after it essentially cut the 10,000 residents of Manville from the rest of New Jersey with chest-high water levels on Thursday. Get breaking Somerset County NJ local news, weather, events, sports and more from Hillsborough, Manville, Somerville, and others. September 2, 2021 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. Ken Otrimski, Director of Emergency Management in Manville, confirmed that two people were injured in the blast, according to WCBS 880. 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 Bird's Eye View Of America's National Bird: Duke Farms Eagle Cam, Youth Application Deadline Extended For Summer Jobs Program, Hillsborough Cops Honored For Saving Teen's Life At Basketball Game, T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week, WEBINAR: Learn About Wills, Living Trusts and Nursing Home Asset Protection, LDANJ 2023 Transitions and Beyond Annual Spring Conference. When they arrived they found two /*PSE&G*/ employees who were injured. NJ Floods, House Explodes as Ida Wreaks Havoc - NBC New York An explosion in Rahway and several fires in Manville further devastated an already-battered New Jersey on Thursday and Friday after Ida brought deadly flooding and tornadoes to the state. Newscopter7 was over the scene surveying the damage and found that waters from South Main Street receded overnight in a hopeful sign. Both workers were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment. Their roof, miraculously, didn't hit any homes. "We had a neighbor who actually lives in Manville on the other side, who warned us about the water rising. Three or four homes in the area were damaged, and one man passing by in a car suffered minor injuries. 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. Saturday, April 22, 2023. 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. As water rose to catastrophic levels Thursday, Richard had to be rescued by boat. The home owner was also injured in the explosion. Fox 5 New York reported that four other houses in the area were damaged in the blast and that its cause was unconfirmed. Manville emergency officials initially reported the incident as a gas explosion. NBC New York's Ida Siegal reports. 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. She said she has no gas service because the basement in her home is still flooded. No deaths have been reported at this time in connection with the explosions, said Roman. Market data provided by Factset. But the explosion has her concerned for her own home. The banquet hall, often used as a wedding venue, was seen on fire around 2 a.m. Friday and NJ Certified Emergency Manager John Bentz said the blaze couldn't be accessed due to flooding. (WNYW), A home in Rahway, New Jersey exploded amid major flooding during Ida's passage through the state. All Rights Reserved. Somerset - MANVILLE - Boesel Ave - Working Fire - House fire secondary to an explosion. Have a news tip? Manville police on Friday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for more information. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. All rights reserved. The Manville fire department initially responded to the call of a gas explosion with injuries. Images and video posted to social media show black smoke billowing from a Manville home surrounded by murky floodwaters, and nighttime video footage captured the moment a Rahway house was reduced to rubble in a massive explosion. 1 House Explodes, 1 Still On Fire In 8 Feet Of Water In Manville - MSN The investigation revealed that a boiler located in the basement of the home overheated and exploded. The 88-year-old homeowner was transported to Somerset Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries and released. They stated their house was surrounded by. New Jersey Gov. Somerset County News | New Jersey Local News - nj.com Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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Two other homes on Boesel Avenue and North Second Avenue that caught fire Thursday afternoon continued to smolder Friday morning. 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 . (Includes material copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 8th Annual Move for Midland - Live, Laugh, LUAU! 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The owners of the home told ABC 7 Eyewitness News they had left hours before because of floodwaters. PSE&G Workers Rushed To Hospital Following Explosion In N.J. Home 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 ), Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ. Eighteen-year-old twins Richard and Roxie have been clearing out the home that once belonged to their great-grandparents. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. A few hours later the house was reduced to rubble in an explosion. 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 burning structures. The Millstone River crested a little over 20 feet," said Director John Bentz. So we decided, because we had a baby, let's go. Manville mayor Lillian Zuza said she was told by Township Police that the injured were PSE&G workers. See the Guest List. She ran in the other direction. The National Weather Service said Ida also spawned at least 10 tornadoes from Maryland to Massachusetts. "I lost everything," business owner Rebeca Jimenez told CBS2's Jessica Layton. 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Officials: Manville Explosion Caused By Pressure Build Up In Boiler The West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company on its Facebook page sent a fire pump boat to help extinguish the house fires. September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM LISTEN: 1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports. They had been called to work on that boiler before it blew up. Saturday, September 3, 2011. By Jessica Calefati and Stephen Stirling/The Star-Ledger. Manville Borough, NJ - Official Website | Official Website The Boesel Avenue fire also appears to have been caused by an explosion.