Authorities in New Jersey say a woman was killed in a house fire Wednesday. She allegedly threatened to blow up the home after being served an eviction notice. alecia__reid reports.
Officials say the fire was set intentionally.
Troopers responded to the home on Cedar Court just after 11 a.m., and soon noticed smoke coming from the house. Firefighters from multiple departments were on the scene to get it under control. "We're getting reports that the resident turned on the gas of the residence prior to igniting," said Lt. Lawrence Peele.
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