Newark fire rips through homes, displaces dozens and injures 2 firefighters
Newark fire rips through homes, displaces dozens
Firefighters responded to a huge fire that engulfed several homes on a Newark block overnight. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green said nearly two dozen families are now without a place to live.
NEWARK, N.J. - Dozens of people have been displaced, and two firefighters were injured after a massive fire ripped through several homes in Newark, New Jersey early Sunday morning, officials said.
What we know:
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said the fire broke out at approximately 1:14 a.m.
Firefighters responded to a call about a fire involving residential buildings at 181-183, 185, 187, and 189 Woodside Avenue.
Officials reported that the fire intensified into a three-alarm blaze before being brought under control at 6:10 a.m.
A fire captain was taken to University Hospital after suffering a head injury and a firefighter was injured.
The American Red Cross told FOX 5 that 24 families were affected, which is a total of 67 people. The families have been taken to a shelter at JFK Center on McKinley Street in Newark.
What we don't know:
Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit is investigating what caused the fire.
The Source: This article uses information from Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda's office and the American Red Cross. This article also uses reporting from FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green.