New Videos: Firefighters, Civilians Hurt in Three-Alarm Fire in Newark, NJ

March 2, 2025

Fierce winds spread the flames to several houses early Sunday, Newark firefighters reported.

Dozens are without a place to call home after a three-alarm fire early Sunday in Newark.

A fire captain suffered a head injury while another firefighter was injured in a fall during the incident that started about 1:15 a.m. They and two civilians were released after treatment at a hospital.

Fierce wind spread the flames from one house to several others, abc 7 reported.

At least 67 people, including 18 children, have been impacted by the fire and are being relocated.

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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.