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Fire on Newark's Jefferson Street Injures Six Firefighters, Displaces 60 Residents

4/19/2026

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A significant fire on Jefferson Street in Newark, New Jersey, around 10:30 p.m. injured six firefighters and displaced about 60 residents.
Blaze spread to four nearby structures, including multifamily homes, as more than 100 firefighters fought it for hours.
The fire was brought under control by 3:30 a.m.
The American Red Cross is assisting at least 15 families with temporary housing and essentials; the cause remains under investigation.

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A significant fire on Jefferson Street in Newark, New Jersey, around 10:30 p.m. injured six firefighters and displaced about 60 residents.
Blaze spread to four nearby structures, including multifamily homes, as more than 100 firefighters fought it for hours.
The fire was brought under control by 3:30 a.m.
The American Red Cross is assisting at least 15 families with temporary housing and essentials; the cause remains under investigation.