Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Firefighter dies in weekend blaze at central New Jersey home By: FOXNews.com January 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM EST Firefighter Marques Hudson has been reported dead and three others injured following a Friday morning blaze at a Plainfield, New Jersey, residence. A New Jersey firefighter died and at least three others were injured in a house fire in Plainfield, authorities said.Marques Hudson was among the firefighters called to the 8 a.m. Friday blaze in a home across the street from Emerson Elementary School, officials said. About 10 people were inside and all got out without injuries, a Plainfield spokesperson said.Officials said other firefighters retrieved Hudson from inside after an emergency was called. He died at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. At least three other firefighters were taken to the hospital for injuries said not to be life-threatening.NEW JERSEY OFFICERS KILL MAN IN MOTEL SHOOTOUT WHILE ATTEMPTING FELONY ARRESTMayor Adrian Mapp told reporters at a news conference that Hudson "either fell through the floor or fell down the stairs." Officials did not release further details about the circumstances, citing an active investigation.The mayor said Hudson's death had brought "unimaginable sorrow" to those close to him, and he called the day the worst in his 10 years as Plainfield’s top elected official."He was not merely a firefighter — he embodied the very essence of heroism, putting the lives of others before his own, a testament to his unwavering commitment and courage," Plainfield officials said in a statement.Gov. Phil Murphy said he would sign an executive order calling for flags to be lowered to half-staff in Hudson’s honor."The tragic loss of this courageous young man is a reminder of the great risks our firefighters face every day in the line of duty," Murphy said in a statement. "We owe a debt of gratitude to all of the brave firefighters, like Firefighter Marques Hudson, who serve our state." Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Firefighter dies in weekend blaze at central New Jersey home By: FOXNews.com January 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM EST Firefighter Marques Hudson has been reported dead and three others injured following a Friday morning blaze at a Plainfield, New Jersey, residence. A New Jersey firefighter died and at least three others were injured in a house fire in Plainfield, authorities said.Marques Hudson was among the firefighters called to the 8 a.m. Friday blaze in a home across the street from Emerson Elementary School, officials said. About 10 people were inside and all got out without injuries, a Plainfield spokesperson said.Officials said other firefighters retrieved Hudson from inside after an emergency was called. He died at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. At least three other firefighters were taken to the hospital for injuries said not to be life-threatening.NEW JERSEY OFFICERS KILL MAN IN MOTEL SHOOTOUT WHILE ATTEMPTING FELONY ARRESTMayor Adrian Mapp told reporters at a news conference that Hudson "either fell through the floor or fell down the stairs." Officials did not release further details about the circumstances, citing an active investigation.The mayor said Hudson's death had brought "unimaginable sorrow" to those close to him, and he called the day the worst in his 10 years as Plainfield’s top elected official."He was not merely a firefighter — he embodied the very essence of heroism, putting the lives of others before his own, a testament to his unwavering commitment and courage," Plainfield officials said in a statement.Gov. Phil Murphy said he would sign an executive order calling for flags to be lowered to half-staff in Hudson’s honor."The tragic loss of this courageous young man is a reminder of the great risks our firefighters face every day in the line of duty," Murphy said in a statement. "We owe a debt of gratitude to all of the brave firefighters, like Firefighter Marques Hudson, who serve our state." Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd