2 Firefighters Injured Fighting Hoboken Blaze: Officials

HOBOKEN, NJ — A three-alarm fire gutted a Hoboken apartment building on Monday morning, forcing 10 people to evacuate.

The blaze injured two firefighters, officials said.

The fire at 314 Hudson St. began around 3:30 a.m., said public safety spokeswoman Marci Rubin. It was under control by 4:45 a.m.

Two Jersey City fire personnel — a captain and a firefighter — slipped on the ice at the scene and were treated for minor injuries at the hospital, said Jersey City public safety spokeswoman Kim Wallace-Scalcione. One had an injured elbow and one injured his back, she said.

There's no word on the damage or how the fire started yet, Rubin said. But photos show open windows on all floors and damage to at least the second-floor units.

314 Hudson St., Monday morning.

Hudson Street is closed between Third and Fifth streets for the time being. The public is being asked to avoid the area.

Hoboken's public safety department said residents were evacuated to a temporary shelter.

There were no major injuries, officials said.

The area is five blocks from the Hoboken Train Terminal.

Jersey City and North Hudson Regional Fire Departments responded to assist.

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