A Deadly Blaze in Newark

The crew manager was the first to get through the door of the burning bungalow. Other firefighters were gearing up on the quiet street outside. Christopher Barber led the way to the bedroom—thick smoke billowed and visibility was low. He dropped to the ground, and after dousing some of the flames with water, he began searching the area with an outstretched arm. Barber made contact with what he initially believed to be a cushion on the ground at the foot of the bed, but then he heard a frail voice whimper, “Help me”...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***   This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: With You Always by Moments Pursuit Of Wonder by Caleb Etheridge Far From Home by Cody Martin Final Moments by Cody Martin Half Empty by Cody Martin Seeking Answers by Cody Martin Gravity by Caleb Etheridge Mind Over Matter by Chelsea McGough Endless Night by Moments Unexpected Turn by Moments What You’re Here For by Moments Sussex by Stephen Keech Mystery by Third Age Harvester by Wicked Cinema Mainframe by Wicked Cinema Rogue Asset by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsWe’re running a brief listener survey. As a thank you, completing it gives you the chance to win one of three signed copies of the They Walk Among Us book: https://bit.ly/theywalkamongussurvey2026  Thanks!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.