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2 killed, 20 displaced after house fire in New Jersey

ORANGE, New Jersey (PIX11) -- Two people were killed and 20 displaced after a fire tore through a home in the city of Orange, New Jersey, on Saturday, according to the Essex County Prosecutor and the Red Cross. The fire broke out in the area of Park Place on Saturday however, the exact time and [.....

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The headline split WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) frames it as "2 killed, 20 displaced after house fire in New Jersey". WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "2 residents displaced after Hampton house fire on Lake View Drive".
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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Jul 11, 5:05 PM

2 killed, 20 displaced after house fire in New Jersey

ORANGE, New Jersey (PIX11) -- Two people were killed and 20 displaced after a fire tore through a home in the city of Orange, New Jersey, on Saturday, according to the Essex County Prosecut...

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jul 11, 7:15 PM

8-year-old, elderly woman killed in Orange, New Jersey house fire; at least 20 displaced

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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office says it's investigating a double fatality after a fire left a house charred and 20 people displaced.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 11, 3:07 PM

Family of 6 displaced following house fire in Lorton

The two adults and four children made it out of the home safely. They are now being assisted by the American Red Cross.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 11, 2:34 PM

2 residents displaced after Hampton house fire on Lake View Drive

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Two people and two dogs were displaced after a residential fire Friday night in Hampton.

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Jul 11, 2:34 PM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Jul 11, 3:07 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 11, 5:05 PM: WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) joined the source map.

Jul 11, 7:15 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

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