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The storm killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut and ultimately dumped more than 9 inches of rain on portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and nearly as much on New York Citys Staten Island. It happened at 112 /*Huff Avenue*/ in /*Manville*/. So far, there is no word of any injuries as a result of the fires. "Definitely some pictures, family photos," Richard said. NBC New York's Ida Siegal reports. Hurricane Ida has been very bad for this part of town. 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. LISTEN: 1010 WINS' Terry Sheridan reports. Manville was one of the Somerset County towns hardest hit by Hurricane Irene on Sunday. Ken Otrimski, Director of Emergency Management in Manville, confirmed that two people were injured in the blast, according to WCBS 880. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. 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 . SC - Manville - 4th Avenue & Knopf Street - Hurricane Ida Around 3:00 PM Manville got a report of a possible house explosion that was underwater. IDA REMNANTS BRING DEATH, DESTRUCTION TO NORTHEAST, DAYS AFTER STORM SLAMMED GULF COAST. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. "It's a lot of stuff from our childhood," Roxie said. By abc7NY. PSE&G said the two men were the first employees of the utility company to sustain injuries repairing damage from the storm. No one was inside, but a driver was hurt by flying debris. Their roof, miraculously, didn't hit any homes. First published on September 3, 2011 / 11:40 PM. Fires broke out in swamped homes and businesses in New Jersey Friday, many of them inaccessible to firefighters because of Ida's floodwaters. RELATED | How much rain fell in NY, NJ amid historic Ida flooding? A house exploded early Thursday in Rahway as the storm was winding down. Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. At one point, Caesar Dommar came back for their pet cat before the flooding got worse. No one was home at the. They said their 4-month-old baby Lila is the reason they're alive. 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. 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 See the Guest List. Main Street is a muddy mess. First published on September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM. The cause of the explosion was found to be non-suspicious in nature. ET, one motorist who was driving past the house at the time suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Somerset County's Peak SCOOT Shuttle Route Changes . * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, NYPD detective dies after spending 33 years in a coma, Brooklyn residents get scare after several manholes explode, Top NYPD officials suggest car owners get AirTag to prevent theft. A family picture was discovered while they were speaking with Gainer. A restaurant exploded in Manville, New Jersey early Friday, adding to the list of several structures in the area that were left to burn while being surrounded by floodwater from Ida. No deaths have been reported at this time in connection with the explosions, said Roman. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. New Jersey Gov. How To Report Damage, Find Shelter, Food, Mental Health Support & More. I dont know what to do and how to deal with something like this, Mehta said. 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The Sonnenberg family lost so many sentimental items. killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut. Owner Jayesh Mehta told NJ.com he felt helpless and heartbroken looking at pictures and videos of his burning business. FD still couldn't gain access to the home and another exploded a couple of blocks away. September 4, 2021 / 7:30 AM "We are very thankful that we were able to get out," Meagan said. What Do You Do If You Didn't Have Flood Insurance Before The Storm Hit? "The Raritan River crested yesterday morning at about 27.6 feet, which was past our 27.1 that we had in Hurricane Floyd in '99. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Yet another explosion in Somerset county, tonight this one happened at Rhythm's in Manville around 1:15AM. "It was a loud bang. That house belonged to the Dommar family. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "When I got picked up, it was weird because I was able to step right off my roof onto the boat, so there was no drop or anything," he said. 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. September 2, 2021 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. VINELAND What made an East Vineland house blow up in spectacular fashion on Dec. 15, 2021 is answered by the family's insurance company in a lawsuit it recently filed against a Whippany fuel . Enter your email address to subscribe to the MidJersey.news website and receive notifications of new posts by email.