By: Richard L. Smith
An early morning fire in Newark left nine families displaced and sent two residents to the hospital, according to information released by Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda.
Firefighters were dispatched to 7 Horatio Court at approximately 6:36 a.m. Tuesday after receiving reports of a fire inside the residential building.
Upon arrival, crews located flames burning on the first floor of the structure.
During rescue operations, firefighters located an adult victim inside a bathroom and safely removed the individual from the building.
Two adults were transported to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for treatment of injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
Thanks to the swift response of Newark firefighters, the blaze was brought under control within about 15 minutes, with officials declaring it contained at approximately 6:51 a.m.
While no fatalities were reported, the impact on residents is significant. Nine families have been temporarily relocated as a result of the fire.
The cause and origin remain under active investigation by the Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit.