The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department are investigating a four-alarm Heights fire last night that displaced 26 people.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Shortly before 11 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department was notified of a fire at 3507 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Upon arrival, emergency responders located heavy smoke and fire coming from the building, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said in a statement.
The fire, which is believed to have originated in a ground level business, quickly spread to adjacent residential units. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at Jersey City Medical Center, while 26 residents were displaced as a result of the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City FD.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the HCPO at 201-915-1345 or to leave a tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.
All information will be kept confidential.
