2 young girls died in a Newark house fire during a birthday party; investigation ongoing.

A house fire in Newark, New Jersey, tragically claimed the lives of two young girls during a birthday party just before midnight on October 19th. The incident occurred on Eckert Avenue, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The Red Cross is aiding 15 displaced individuals from seven families. Local officials, including Rep. LaMonica McIver, expressed their condolences as the story develops.

October 20, 2024
18 Articles

Further Reading