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Fire in Vacant Building Spread to Neighboring House

931 S 19th St

Published May 16 at 5:03 PM · Updated May 16 at 5:08 PM

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Summary

Firefighters are battling a blaze in a vacant building in Newark, New Jersey, with reports of possible entrapment. A second alarm has been issued to bring in additional resources and water supply.

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May 16, 5:03PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 931 S 19th St.

May 16, 5:03PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 931 S 19th St.

May 16, 5:03PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 931 S 19th St.

May 16, 5:03PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 931 S 19th St.

May 16, 5:03PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 931 S 19th St.

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Radio Clips

Newark Fire Ch 2 · May 16, 6:06PM · 0:19

Battalion 5 to Engine 29. 29. Hey, chat, bring that line up front. It collapsed building here. There's water on it. We're going to ignite it. Received. Headquarters to Battalion 3.

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Newark Fire Ch 2 · May 16, 6:05PM · 0:23

Battalion 6 to Deputy 1. Battalion 6, what's the matter? Chief, I need fresh chips on the third floor, we got fire in the car, we need to switch out companies. I'll do that. Alright, go. Battalion 4, you can help me out. On the way, step out. We'll just have a unit that has one. Received.

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Newark Fire Ch 2 · May 16, 6:04PM · 0:22

Line 50, Deputy 1. 18, you're over that sideline. Line 50, Deputy 1. Deputy 1. I need two rounds on the top floor. I got fire in the eastbound entrance, off the side. and clear with no source. Received that, I got one at the front. Received.

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Comments4

newyorkUser2113576031May 16 at 7:58 PM

Is there anything else in there

lolx_laurenMay 16 at 5:59 PM

Does anyone know if the 922 theyre talking about is on 19th or 20th? I live right next to this on 20th trying to figure out if I need to head home

neptuneUser2212708029May 16 at 5:45 PM

Can see the smoke from a couple towns away

TheLiliumMay 16 at 5:44 PM

I knew I smelled fire. I thought people were having a BBQ at first. But it just smelled like burning material.

newyorkUser2113576031May 16 at 7:58 PM

Is there anything else in there

lolx_laurenMay 16 at 5:59 PM

Does anyone know if the 922 theyre talking about is on 19th or 20th? I live right next to this on 20th trying to figure out if I need to head home

neptuneUser2212708029May 16 at 5:45 PM

Can see the smoke from a couple towns away

TheLiliumMay 16 at 5:44 PM

I knew I smelled fire. I thought people were having a BBQ at first. But it just smelled like burning material.

newyorkUser2113576031May 16 at 7:58 PM

Is there anything else in there

lolx_laurenMay 16 at 5:59 PM

Does anyone know if the 922 theyre talking about is on 19th or 20th? I live right next to this on 20th trying to figure out if I need to head home

neptuneUser2212708029May 16 at 5:45 PM

Can see the smoke from a couple towns away

TheLiliumMay 16 at 5:44 PM

I knew I smelled fire. I thought people were having a BBQ at first. But it just smelled like burning material.

newyorkUser2113576031May 16 at 7:58 PM

Is there anything else in there

lolx_laurenMay 16 at 5:59 PM

Does anyone know if the 922 theyre talking about is on 19th or 20th? I live right next to this on 20th trying to figure out if I need to head home

neptuneUser2212708029May 16 at 5:45 PM

Can see the smoke from a couple towns away

TheLiliumMay 16 at 5:44 PM

I knew I smelled fire. I thought people were having a BBQ at first. But it just smelled like burning material.

newyorkUser2113576031May 16 at 7:58 PM

Is there anything else in there

lolx_laurenMay 16 at 5:59 PM

Does anyone know if the 922 theyre talking about is on 19th or 20th? I live right next to this on 20th trying to figure out if I need to head home

neptuneUser2212708029May 16 at 5:45 PM

Can see the smoke from a couple towns away

TheLiliumMay 16 at 5:44 PM

I knew I smelled fire. I thought people were having a BBQ at first. But it just smelled like burning material.

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