Over a Dozen Rescued as Rain Continues to Flood Multiple Areas in Newark

Over a Dozen Rescued as Rain Continues to Flood Multiple Areas in Newark
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Officials in Newark are reporting that members of the Newark Fire Division rescued 18 motorists from flooded areas in the city Friday.
According to officials, heavy rain in the evening hours caused flooding in areas of the City of Newark, leaving motorists stranded in their vehicles.
The Newark Fire Division was inundated with calls for service due to the flash flooding.
Deputy Chief Alfonse Carlucci coordinated nine Newark Fire Division Units, including three Battalion Chiefs, to flooded areas where motorists needed assistance.
Officials said the Zodiac boats were deployed, similar to the boat pictured below, to flooded areas in order to reach motorists.

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