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. First published on September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM. CBS2's Jessica Layton contributed to this report. 2011 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Two other homes on Boesel Avenue and North Second Avenue that caught fire Thursday afternoon continued to smolder Friday morning. "Theres a number of things that could have caused it. A family picture was discovered while they were speaking with Gainer. Download here. There are at least six fields, spanning the state. 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. Business owners are pumping out basements and tossing out thousands of dollars worth of food. Main Street is a muddy mess. one neighbor told CBS 2's Dave Carlin. 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. The guest house belonged . . ET, one motorist who was driving past the house at the time suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The Boesel Avenue fire also appears to have been caused by an explosion. Second one is on N 2nd Ave. Manville was one of the Somerset County towns hardest hit by Hurricane Irene on Sunday. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Newscopter7 was over the scene surveying the damage and found that waters from South Main Street receded overnight in a hopeful sign. Reported shaking caused by building explosion in Manville Early this morning, after 1 a.m. local time, many people woke up or felt shaking in the area west of New Brunswick, NJ. Saturday, September 3, 2011. Nightmare In Manville, NJ As Homes And A Business Explode In Ida's Aftermath; Family Grateful To Be Alive September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM / CBS New York MANVILLE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Many people. Among reasons why the Garden State remains a fitting nickname for New Jersey late summer means the arrival of sunflower season. Flooded homes on fire in NJ. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. If we didn't have the baby, we probably would've stayed," Dommar said. A crew headed downstairs at 112 Huff Avenue when the heater exploded in the basement. Three or four homes in the area were damaged, and one man passing by in a car suffered minor injuries. Zuza was unsure of the condition of the homeowner, who was also on the scene at the time of the explosion. No one was inside, but a driver was hurt by flying debris. Somehow the flood triggered the gas line underneath and it got burned to ashes," Mehta said. (WNYW), A home in Rahway, New Jersey exploded amid major flooding during Ida's passage through the state. As water rose to catastrophic levels Thursday, Richard had to be rescued by boat. 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 . 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. Manville emergency officials initially reported the incident as a gas explosion. RAHWAY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment when a house exploded in Rahway early Thursday. He noted that it is likely that number will continue to rise. They said their 4-month-old baby Lila is the reason they're alive. The Associated Press contributed to this report. ET but noted that the blaze was inaccessible due to the surrounding floodwaters. 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). 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. Firefighters were unable to access the fire, which is surrounded by a flooded parking lot and also appeared gas-fed. MANVILLE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Two people were injured in a gas explosion at a house in Manville. Some are in bloom as of early August, while others are planned to peak from late August to late September. September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM BIDEN TO VISIT HURRICANE IDA DEVASTATION IN LOUISIANA ON FRIDAY. Calling or emailing before heading out is always advisable if weather appears to be an issue. 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. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. On Thursday a shocking video captured the moment a New Jersey home was blown to bits after a reported gas leak. 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That house belonged to the Dommar family. (WNYW). All rights reserved. They're in disbelief, but mostly just grateful. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. How much rain fell in NY, NJ amid historic Ida flooding? Manville police on Friday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for more information. How To Report Damage, Find Shelter, Food, Mental Health Support & More. By abc7NY. What Do You Do If You Didn't Have Flood Insurance Before The Storm Hit? . Due to severe flooding from Tropical Storm Ida the fire department has not. "The little rocking chair, little play area and bookshelves. Saturday, April 22, 2023. So far, there is no word of any injuries as a result of the fires. News Flash. 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. Both workers were airlifted to local hospitals for treatment. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Somerset - MANVILLE - Boesel Ave - Working Fire - House fire secondary to an explosion. Have a news tip? Calling. A video posted on social media appeared to show the aftermath. By Jessica Calefati and Stephen Stirling/The Star-Ledger. Fox News' Steve Bender reports on the record rainfall from Ida ahead of President Biden's trip to survey damage in Louisiana. RELATED: At least 25 people killed in New Jersey flooding from Ida. The explosion happened just after 10:30 a.m. at 59 Oak Avenue. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The state Election Law Enforcement Commission ranked the most-lobbied bills in Trenton, according to the number of reported official contacts. or redistributed. Home in Manville, New Jersey burns to the ground amid major flooding following Ida's passage through the state. 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. From the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore. Yet another explosion in Somerset county, tonight this one happened at Rhythm's in Manville around 1:15AM. It's a lot," Caesar said. "The blast could be heard all around the town and neighboring towns too. "It was a loud bang. All Rights Reserved. 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,. Manville resident Tarang Soni on his Facebook page said the explosion of the building that used to be called Rhythms was felt for a wide area. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. 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Reporters Richard Khavkine, David Giambusso and Bob Considine contributed to this article. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Both of the explosions are believed to have been caused by gas leaks because of floodwaters, said Somerset County Prosecutor Spokesman Frank Roman. She ran in the other direction. Owner Jayesh Mehta told NJ.com he felt helpless and heartbroken looking at pictures and videos of his burning business. IDA RESOURCES: How To Report Damage, Find Shelter, Food, Mental Health Support & More. With luggage and pets in tow, residents were walking in knee-deep water to evacuate the town through the Main Street bridge. At one point, Caesar Dommar came back for their pet cat before the flooding got worse. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. But the explosion has her concerned for her own home. Home in Manville, New Jersey burns to the ground amid major flooding following Ida's passage through the state. A house exploded early Thursday in Rahway as the storm was winding down. Community Pass. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. FD still couldn't gain access to the home and another exploded a couple of blocks away. If your house is flooding and you smell gas, turn off your power and gas if you can, evacuate immediately, and call 911. The explosion was reported at a. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. 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. The West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company on its Facebook page sent a fire pump boat to help extinguish the house fires. Posted by 16 days ago. The two PSE&G workers, a 54-year-old of Collingswood, N.J. and a 32-year-old of West Deptford, N.J. were injured and taken to area trauma centers. Their roof, miraculously, didn't hit any homes. You don't want to risk this happening to your house! The cause of the accident remained under investigation yesterday, but PSE&G said natural gas was not involved. Early this morning, after 1 a.m. local time, many people woke up or felt shaking in the area west of New Brunswick, NJ. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital. First published on September 3, 2011 / 11:40 PM. "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. The cause of the explosion was found to be non-suspicious in nature. 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. "We are very thankful that we were able to get out," Meagan said. 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 . LISTEN: 1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports. / CBS New York. The explosion in Rahway wasn't the only one and Twitter users said and a Manvillebanquet hall explosion shook their homes. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "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. Video courtesy of Jersey Shore Fire Response: On Wednesday night another house exploded on Mercer Street in Somerville. That house burned to the ground and lit off the exposer house. ), Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ. "This looks like, this is the second story of the home, possibly. Market data provided by Factset. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. "When they turn on my gas, Ill be down the block," she said. MANVILLE, New Jersey (WABC) -- In a second wave of calamity in the Northeast, fires broke out in swamped homes and businesses in New Jersey Friday, many of them inaccessible to firefighters because of Ida's floodwaters. Firefighters found those scenes to also be inaccessible. But still, seeing everything they own destroyed is devastating. PSE&G said a hot water boiler exploded shortly after 2 p.m. on the 100 block of Huff Avenue as two workers from the utility company were walking into the homeowners basement to repair it. The. 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 The 88-year-old homeowner was transported to Somerset Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries and released. It was so hard that it shook the entire area and felt like it was earthquake," Soni wrote. "We had a neighbor who actually lives in Manville on the other side, who warned us about the water rising. Read on and apply online New Zoning Application Form . I dont know what to do and how to deal with something like this, Mehta said. 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According to NJ.com, at least three Manville fires including the banquet hall and two homes were still seen burning on Friday morning. 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. 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. PSE&G haven't released the condition of any of the injured men Saturday. Caesar and Meagan Dommar were among those who fled, but they won't get to go back to their home as they knew it. "It was not a gas explosion," said Mike Schmid, PSE&G director of appliance field services. 148. Detectives from the Manville Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and specialists from PSE&G investigated the cause of the explosion. "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. 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. 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. 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. The second flood caved into the first floor," he said. Hurricane Ida has been very bad for this part of town. There is $68.9 million allocated to this program in NJ. "The flood caused all the damages to my banquet hall in Manville. 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The investigation revealed that a boiler located in the basement of the home overheated and exploded. The explosion was reported at a home on Boesel Avenue on Thursday around 4 p.m. surrounded by flood waters from Hurricane Ida. 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. Fire officials say the utility workers were responding to the boiler because pressure has been building in it. Then he left again. Authorities suspected gas leaks triggered by the flooding fed the flames. 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. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. (Includes material copyright 2021 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Register Online through . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Comment on the news, see photos and videos, and join the forum . 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. NBC New York's Ida Siegal reports. The 88-year-old owner of the home, was also not identified, but he was treated at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville for cuts and bruises and released. IDA REMNANTS BRING DEATH, DESTRUCTION TO NORTHEAST, DAYS AFTER STORM SLAMMED GULF COAST. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Flooded area, no FD access. They stated their house was surrounded by 6ft of water and wasn't accessible by fire truck. The Manville fire department initially responded to the call of a gas explosion with . "It's a lot of stuff from our childhood," Roxie said. 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. 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. 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. MANVILLE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) --Many people in Manville are going through a nightmare after fires and floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. 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.". . MANVILLE, New Jersey (WABC) -- In a second wave of calamity in the Northeast, fires broke out in swamped homes and businesses in New Jersey Friday, many of them inaccessible to firefighters. Just to think about all the memory in that house. A few hours later the house was reduced to rubble in an explosion. 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. SC - Manville - 4th Avenue \u0026 Knopf Street - Hurricane IdaAround 3:00 PM Manville got a report of a possible house explosion that was underwater. It happened at 112 /*Huff Avenue*/ in /*Manville*/. Detectives believe a malfunction in the boiler was responsible for the explosion and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause. The Manville fire department initially responded to the call of a gas explosion with injuries. September 3, 2011 / 11:40 PM "3:30 yesterday, my neighbor called me. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. I got scared. In Somerville, a house on Mercer Street exploded which affected about 10 nearby structures, according to Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Spokesman Frank Roman. 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. The Saffron banquet hall on South Main Street in Manville exploded in flames around 2 a.m. Friday. When they arrived they found two /*PSE&G*/ employees who were injured. They confirmed it was in the area of Saffron Hall. There were reports of the initial house explosion with fire spreading to nearby exposures. 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