Essex County 911: Fatal Ship Fire + Teen Shot + Fireworks Injuries

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

2 NJ Firefighters Killed While Battling Cargo Ship Blaze (UPDATED)

Newark Man Arrested Day After Fatal Shooting, Charged With Murder

Fire At Bloomfield Building; 1 Firefighter Taken To Hospital

Unauthorized Fireworks Cause Injuries At July 4th Show In North Jersey

Home In Livingston Ransacked When Owners Go Out To Dinner

Car Crashes Into Store Window In Nutley

Water Main Break In Montclair; Road Will Close Until Repairs Finish

Car Stolen In West Orange After Owner Leaves It Running

Gun Seizure Slows Down Checkpoint At Newark Airport On Busy Day

East Orange Teen Fatally Shot; Cops Offer $5K Reward To Catch Shooter

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