Two firehouses are in mourning in the East Ward of Newark after two of their own perished while fighting a massive fire that that broke out aboard a cargo ship.
Two firehouses are in mourning in the East Ward of Newark after two of their own perished while fighting a massive fire that that broke out aboard a cargo ship.
acabou, 45, a nine-year veteran, and wayne brooks, 49, 16 years of service, were both trapped and then rescued but died later at a hospital. our hearts go out to them and their family members and brothers and sisters of the fire service who had to see them in their last moments. reporter: officials say newark s firefighters from a dense urban city had not trained to battle fires on such a huge cargo vessel, 12 stories high. hundreds of reinforcements arrived from across the state. several injured, exhaustion, burns, respiratory distress. this tragedy is a painful reminder of the dangers our firefighters face and their remarkable courage. reporter: throughout the day, tributes in the community where the two lived and worked. jose alves says he worked overtime shifts with both men killed. what are your thoughts and feelings? my thoughts are it s very sad. it s very emotional. you couldn t ask for any better individuals. good firemen. reporter: jason torres manages a restauran
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