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Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County's recent police, fire and EMS stories.

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories. (Shutterstock)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Find out why those sirens were wailing. Check out these recent police, fire and EMS stories in Essex County (click headline to read).

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