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Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
Elected officials and environmental organizations are calling for the full adoption of the Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) NJPACT
Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey as considerable rain fell on July 14 with more expected as the night progresses.
Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.
The strike occurred at 7:07 p.m. during a stormy night and shortly before a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.
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Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.