Crime & Safety
Woman Dies In Fatal Fire In Newark, 2 Other People Injured
A fire killed a woman and injured two other people in Essex County.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ -- A fire killed a woman and injured two other people in Essex County on Saturday, authorities say.
The fire took place at 282 Schley Street in Newark around 3 a.m., according to a statement from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.
The victim was pronounced deceased at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. Her identify has not been released.
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Two other people were injured and are in critical condition, authorities said.
The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. No additional details were immediately available.
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Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips
Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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