Fire destroys Pleasantville home; callers report hearing explosion — Linwood, New Jersey

LINWOOD, New Jersey — Download the new News Mobile App PLEASANTVILLE — Callers reported hearing an explosion before fire destroyed a home Tuesday in the 700 block of New Jersey Avenue, fire officials said.

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