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Story summary
- A house fire in West Orange, New Jersey, on Friday, resulted in the death of 36-year-old Chinwe Obi and injuries to her mother and sister.
- Fire crews responded to the scene at 4:56 a.m. and rescued Obi after cutting through a wall; she was pronounced dead at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center shortly after.
- Her mother and sister received treatment for smoke inhalation.
- The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the West Orange Fire Department are investigating the fire's cause.
- Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the prosecutor's office.
