LAKEWOOD — A large number of lithium-ion batteries exploded in the back of a garbage truck, causing smoke to pour out while on its rounds Wednesday morning.

Seaside Heights has yet to close the beaches before the usual time of 7 p.m. but they expect that will change next week, when dangerous rip currents and large waves are expected to impact Jersey ...

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A garbage truck fire in Lakewood was sparked by lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters tackled the blaze in sweltering heat, ...

Summer is coming to a close, school will start back up again soon and vacation time is almost over. This week marks the end ...