NJ Firefighter Catches Fire Battling Blaze: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across New Jersey:

1. A Wildwood Crest man has been charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the discovery of one dead dog, 25 additional dogs and one cat living in poor conditions in a Galloway home, police said. Read more.

2. A mortally wounded man who was shot Saturday at a Burlington County apartment complex crashed his vehicle while driving away, authorities said. Read more.

3. A former New Jersey quarterback helped Patrick Mahones and the Chiefs secure their third Lombardi Trophy in four years. Read more.

4. Another Gray seal pup has been rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, although the young animal had an eventful journey from Island Beach State Park to Brigantine. Read more.

5. A firefighter escaped injury Saturday night when a flammable liquid splashed on him and caught fire while he was fighting a blaze at a Brick Township home on Saturday night, authorities said. Read more.