Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that Newark Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire at 133 South 8th Street yesterday.

At approximately 2:25 p.m., firefighters responded to a call of a fire in a three-story residential building. The fire extended to an adjacent residence at 135 South 8th Street and a 2nd alarm was called. Some 60 firefighters responded, with one firefighter reporting a minor burn to his face. He was evaluated at the scene by EMS and remained on duty. No other injuries were reported.

Three families, comprising nine adults, were relocated.

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