Crime & Safety
Fire At Newark Apartment Building Leaves Several Families Without A Home
Four children and nine adults were relocated after the blaze, authorities said.
This article was updated at 9:50 a.m. on June 30
NEWARK, NJ — A fire broke out at a three-story apartment building in Newark on Sunday, leaving several families without a home, authorities said.
According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, firefighters responded a fire on the 10-block of Taylor Street at 9:49 a.m.
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The fire was placed under control around 10:30 a.m., authorities said.
A total of 13 people were relocated after the blaze: four children and nine adults. No injuries were reported, authorities said.
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The Newark Department of Public Safety Arson Unit is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. No additional information was immediately available.
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