Wildfire Near Sunoco Tank Farm Sends Thick Smoke Across SJ (videos)

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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

The smoke from the fire covered the South Jersey area. Image courtesy of Channel 6 Action News

NATIONAL PARK, NJ–Around 10:30 AM Saturday, April 11, 2026, black and dark gray smoke plumes were visible to the west. The smoke could be seen from far away, even from the Walt Whitman Bridge. “Lookie Lou’s” from all over South Jersey were driving toward the smoke, trying to find the source. CNBNews initially headed to Water Street, Gloucester City. Finding nothing, we drove to Old Crown Point Road, West Deptford, thinking the fire was at the Sunoco Refinery tank farm that faces The Piston Diner.

Not seeing anything at that location, we drove to the nearby community of National Park. Traffic was backed up from the 295 exit ramp to the Hessian Avenue traffic light. As Sweetie and I neared the fire, the smoke turned a dark black. Despite having my van windows closed and the AC on, my eyes began to tear, and I began to choke uncontrollably. Sweetie began to whimper. At that point, traffic was getting more congested. We abandoned our search for the fire’s location and headed home.

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Road Closures and Detours In Camden County

Route 42 is scheduled to have lane closures at Black Horse Pike/Route 168 on Monday night to implement a long-term left lane closure in Gloucester Township, Camden County.

Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, April 13 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, the left and center lanes on Route 42 northbound are scheduled to be closed at Black Horse Pike/Route 168. The lane closures are necessary to place barrier and implement a long-term left lane closure. At least one lane will be maintained overnight.

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Society Stages Exhibit Honoring Borough’s 100th Anniversary

This year, the historical society will mount a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden. The free opening reception will be on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.

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Wanted: Suspects for Shooting Incident in the 22nd District [VIDEO]

The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspects depicted in the following video.

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Demolition of Historic Bennett House Creates Crisis for Old Bridge’s HPC

Last year, Richard Pucciarelli, a member of Old Bridge’s Historic Preservation Commission, woke up to the devastating news that a 19th-century home in town had been suddenly demolished.
But the fallout has turned into a much larger issue that has left him questioning the commission’s entire existence.
Pucciarelli believes that the circa 1890 Bennett House was a locally designated landmark and should have come to his commission for approval. In fact in 2024, the developer — Vision Old Bridge, LLC — did appear before his commission to discuss plans to build a three-story apartment building on the site.
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Elaina Corson Becomes All-Time Leader in Goals for Rowan Women’s Lacrosse

Elaina Corson scored five goals and became the school’s all-time leading goal scorer as #16 Rowan rolled to a 21-0 win over Ramapo in an NJAC women’s lacrosse matchup. Madison Rothwein had four goals and posted a school-record 16 draw controls as Rowan (11-2; 2-0 NJAC) extended its winning streak to eight games.

Corson (Hainesport, NJ/Rancocas Valley Regional) made history early in the second quarter with her third goal of the game, which was the 251st of her career, to break the mark of 250 goals that was set by All-American Becca Wood from 2012 to 2015. Finishing with five in the game, Corson now has 253 goals in her career.

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Ronald T. Henefer Sr., PSE&G Retiree, GCHS Alum

A 1960 graduate from Gloucester Catholic HS. He was a talented football player, who married in 1965, his high school sweetheart, Donna Hoffman, a cheerleader from Gloucester City HS, class of 1961.

They proudly had three beautiful children, Nancy Lynn (Rob Perry), Ron Jr. (Lorraine) and Tommy.

He worked for PSE&G for 42 years. Ron loved to travel the world-Europe, Hawaii, Alaska, and many other beautiful states. He purchased homes in Wildwood, Pocono Mountains, and Davenport, Florida, to share with his loving family and many friends!

He loved boating, fishing, and golf, he enjoyed his pool and beautiful Koi pond in his own yard. Most importantly, he was a devoted Philadelphia Sports fan.

He was an exceptionally caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather to Malia, Lindsay, Ronnie III, Eliana and Shea.

He was one in a million! He truly was an angel on Earth, and now, the “Big” Ron is an angel in heaven!

He will be missed by so many loved ones. May he rest in peace.

We will be celebrating his life with a Mass on Saturday, April 18th, at 10:30am at St. Mary’s of the Pines Church in Manahawkin.

A private gathering of the immediate family will follow.

To leave online condolences and fond memories of Ron for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com

Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Michael T. Gattone, Sr., of North Wildwood

Michael Gattone of North Wildwood, formerly of Collingswood and Woodlynne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026. He was 69 years old.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Gregg); his sons, Michael (Denise), Matthew and Nicholas (Helena Rudoff); his grandchildren, Ethan, Genevieve and Adriana; his sister, Laura (Dan) Macukewicz and his nephew, Michael Gregg (Renee), whom he loved like a son. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia and his father, Michael, whom he cared for devotedly in his final years.

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Maryland Fishing Report

The Chester, Sassafras, Bush, Gunpower, and Magothy rivers are good places to look for spawning runs of white perch.Blue catfish and channel catfish are active in the Choptank River.Hickory shad continue to be found in the Potomac River below Little Falls and the Mason Branch of Mattawoman Creek. Trout fishing remains one of the most popular freshwater fishing activities this month. Read more.