Crime & Safety
Fatal House Fire In Newark; 4 Injured, 7 Left Homeless: Officials
A pair of animals were also found deceased at the scene of the fire, Newark public safety officials said.
NEWARK, NJ — A house fire in Newark on Wednesday morning claimed the life of a local resident, injured several others and left four families without a home, authorities said.
A pair of animals were also found deceased at the scene of the fire, which took place around 6 a.m. at a 2.5-story building on the 300-block of Summer Avenue, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
A total of 65 firefighters arrived to battle the blaze, authorities said.
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The deceased man was found on the first floor of the home. A second male victim is reportedly in critical condition, and three other adults suffered minor injuries, authorities said.
Four families including seven adults have been relocated, authorities stated.
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The Newark Fire Division’s arson unit is investigating the origin of the fire, authorities said. No additional information was immediately available.
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