Voluntary evacuation ordered as Millville Dam threatens to break

    A voluntary evacuation order is in place for Millville’s Holly Village as the Union Lake dam threatens to break.

    Fox29 reports the dam on Sharp Street could be in danger of breaking as it fights to hold back the nearly foot of rain Irene dumped on the area over the weekend.

    Officials are releasing water to ease the pressure.

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