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Bogota NJ, early on Saturday morning, a fatal fire occurred in New Jersey, claiming the life of one individual. The blaze erupted at a residence on 320 River Road in Bogota at approximately 6 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders discovered an unconscious male victim inside the home, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, but Mayor Chris Kelemen described him as “a very nice gentleman who was very kind and extremely proud of his family and the country.” A second person managed to escape before emergency personnel arrived, declining hospital transport after evaluation at the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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