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Hi Wall! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Van fire on Parkway in Wall draws fast emergency response

Also on today's calendar: Your new weekly tradition starts here 🌞 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Van Engulfed In Flames In Wall Township, NJ State Police Say (patch.com) — Drivers in Wall may have noticed heavy emergency activity Friday morning after a Freightliner van caught fire on the Garden State Parkway northbound near milepost 94.7. State troopers and Glendola firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported, though investigators are still working to determine what sparked the blaze.
   

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    Thursday August 20
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Ok Wall! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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