Crime & Safety
6 Families Displaced After Fire At Newark Residential Building
An investigation into the cause of the blaze continues, Newark authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — Six families were relocated after a fire tore through a three-story residential building in Newark on Monday, authorities said.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, firefighters responded to a multi-family home at 729 South 13th Street at 10:29 a.m.
Firefighters encountered flames coming from a basement window. A second alarm was called at 10:45 a.m. after the fire extended to the top floor of the building, authorities said.
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Firefighters placed the blaze under control at 11:30 a.m. No injuries were reported, authorities said.
Mutual aid was provided by the Irvington Fire Department, the Maplewood Fire Department, and the West Essex Fire Department.
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The Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit is investigating the cause and origin of the fire, officials said. No additional information was immediately available.
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