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Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that members of the Newark Fire Division extinguished a three-alarm fire, with one fire captain injured, this evening.

At approximately 6:55 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at a three-story residential building at 149 Mt. Prospect Avenue. The fire was upgraded to a second alarm at 7:03 p.m. and was quickly re-upgraded to a third alarm at 7:07 p.m., calling for the response of some 85 firefighters.

The fire extended to two adjacent buildings at 147 Mt. Prospect Avenue, a three-story residential building, and at 151-153 Mt. Prospect Avenue, a two-story duplex. All three buildings sustained heavy fire damage.

One fire captain suffered neck injuries and was transported to University Hospital for treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Ten families, including 15 adults, eight children and three pet dogs, were relocated. This number may increase as additional residents arrive home.

The fire was considered under control at 8:49 p.m.

Firefighters from the cities of Irvington, Montclair, Millburn, Elizabeth, Belleville, Bloomfield, South Orange, West Orange, East Orange and Jersey City assisted during this incident. Members of the Newark Police Division and EMS also responded

The cause and origin of this fire is under investigation by member of the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit.