New Jersey Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty

Marques Hudson, a 32-year-old father of three, lost his life while responding to a house fire in Plainfield, sparking statewide mourning and solidarity.

• Marques Hudson, a 32-year-old firefighter and father of three, died while responding to a house fire in Plainfield, New Jersey.
• Four other firefighters were injured in the blaze and hospitalized, but their injuries are not life-threatening.
• Fire departments across the state and in New York City have shown solidarity with Plainfield, posting the city fire department’s logo with a thin red line through it, symbolizing a firefighter injured or killed in the line of duty.
• New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in Hudson's honor.
• The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association has announced the creation of a memorial fund for Hudson’s family.

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