Crime & Safety
NJ Apartment Fire Severely Burns Man, Leaves Others Homeless
The man was airlifted from the scene after his clothes caught fire during the blaze, authorities said.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — One person was severely injured, and others were left homeless after an apartment fire in Warren County this week.
On Monday, around 1:30 p.m., first responders were called to 45 East Washington Avenue in Washington Borough on reports of a man being on fire.
Authorities found that the apartment complex had caught fire and that a 42-year-old man was inside the structure during the blaze. He suffered serious burn injuries and, after being treated by EMTs, was airlifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
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Authorities evacuated the apartment building and nearby businesses while fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
No other injuries were reported by police.
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A preliminary investigation revealed no suspicious findings as to what caused the fire.
Police said several displaced residents received assistance from the American Red Cross for temporary housing and related services.
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