One Killed After Blaze Breaks Out in Garage, Spreads to Nearby Structure
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Summary
- A fire in Union City, New Jersey, escalated to a fourth alarm, affecting multiple structures and causing power outages in nearby areas. The blaze, which began in a garage, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman and displaced 22 people. The Red Cross is assisting those affected.
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A total of 22 people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to 18 of those people, supplying temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the burning residence.
An update from the North Bergen Police Department confirms that the fire has been contained and emergency units are beginning to clear the scene. The roadway is expected to reopen soon.
The fire has been upgraded to a 4th alarm, per National Emergency & Notification Alerts (NENA)
Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue have been closed while firefighters continue to work. The fire is reportedly causing power outages in parts of neighboring North Bergen and Weehawken Township, per local news reports.
Crews quickly set up exterior operations and are focusing on dousing the flames from the outside.
The inferno was declared a third-alarm, indicating more resources and manpower are needed to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters found a burning garage that spread to a nearby structure.
After firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition, crews declared a working fire at the updated address.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 3812 Bergen Tpke.
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Incident reported at West Side Ave 485' N of Paterson Plank Rd..
A total of 22 people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to 18 of those people, supplying temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the burning residence.
An update from the North Bergen Police Department confirms that the fire has been contained and emergency units are beginning to clear the scene. The roadway is expected to reopen soon.
The fire has been upgraded to a 4th alarm, per National Emergency & Notification Alerts (NENA)
Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue have been closed while firefighters continue to work. The fire is reportedly causing power outages in parts of neighboring North Bergen and Weehawken Township, per local news reports.
Crews quickly set up exterior operations and are focusing on dousing the flames from the outside.
The inferno was declared a third-alarm, indicating more resources and manpower are needed to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters found a burning garage that spread to a nearby structure.
After firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition, crews declared a working fire at the updated address.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 3812 Bergen Tpke.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke rising in the area. Stay informed and connected. Go LIVE to share updates with your community in real-time.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at West Side Ave 485' N of Paterson Plank Rd..
A total of 22 people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to 18 of those people, supplying temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the burning residence.
An update from the North Bergen Police Department confirms that the fire has been contained and emergency units are beginning to clear the scene. The roadway is expected to reopen soon.
The fire has been upgraded to a 4th alarm, per National Emergency & Notification Alerts (NENA)
Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue have been closed while firefighters continue to work. The fire is reportedly causing power outages in parts of neighboring North Bergen and Weehawken Township, per local news reports.
Crews quickly set up exterior operations and are focusing on dousing the flames from the outside.
The inferno was declared a third-alarm, indicating more resources and manpower are needed to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters found a burning garage that spread to a nearby structure.
After firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition, crews declared a working fire at the updated address.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 3812 Bergen Tpke.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke rising in the area. Stay informed and connected. Go LIVE to share updates with your community in real-time.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at West Side Ave 485' N of Paterson Plank Rd..
A total of 22 people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to 18 of those people, supplying temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the burning residence.
An update from the North Bergen Police Department confirms that the fire has been contained and emergency units are beginning to clear the scene. The roadway is expected to reopen soon.
The fire has been upgraded to a 4th alarm, per National Emergency & Notification Alerts (NENA)
Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue have been closed while firefighters continue to work. The fire is reportedly causing power outages in parts of neighboring North Bergen and Weehawken Township, per local news reports.
Crews quickly set up exterior operations and are focusing on dousing the flames from the outside.
The inferno was declared a third-alarm, indicating more resources and manpower are needed to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters found a burning garage that spread to a nearby structure.
After firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition, crews declared a working fire at the updated address.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 3812 Bergen Tpke.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke rising in the area. Stay informed and connected. Go LIVE to share updates with your community in real-time.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at West Side Ave 485' N of Paterson Plank Rd..
A total of 22 people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to 18 of those people, supplying temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, a 74-year-old woman was found dead inside the burning residence.
An update from the North Bergen Police Department confirms that the fire has been contained and emergency units are beginning to clear the scene. The roadway is expected to reopen soon.
The fire has been upgraded to a 4th alarm, per National Emergency & Notification Alerts (NENA)
Bergen Turnpike and Grand Avenue have been closed while firefighters continue to work. The fire is reportedly causing power outages in parts of neighboring North Bergen and Weehawken Township, per local news reports.
Crews quickly set up exterior operations and are focusing on dousing the flames from the outside.
The inferno was declared a third-alarm, indicating more resources and manpower are needed to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters found a burning garage that spread to a nearby structure.
After firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition, crews declared a working fire at the updated address.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 3812 Bergen Tpke.
A Citizen user shows video of smoke rising in the area. Stay informed and connected. Go LIVE to share updates with your community in real-time.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at West Side Ave 485' N of Paterson Plank Rd..
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App is reporting it’s still a third alarm
4th alarm called, Jersey City task force on mutual aid assigned
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Seeing this from Jersey city and the smoke cloud is huge
App is reporting it’s still a third alarm
4th alarm called, Jersey City task force on mutual aid assigned
Any connection to terror attack ?
Seeing this from Jersey city and the smoke cloud is huge
App is reporting it’s still a third alarm
4th alarm called, Jersey City task force on mutual aid assigned
Any connection to terror attack ?
Seeing this from Jersey city and the smoke cloud is huge
App is reporting it’s still a third alarm
4th alarm called, Jersey City task force on mutual aid assigned
Any connection to terror attack ?
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Seeing this from Jersey city and the smoke cloud is huge
App is reporting it’s still a third alarm
4th alarm called, Jersey City task force on mutual aid assigned
Any connection to terror attack ?