The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force is probing a fatal Jersey City fire at 289 Van Nostrand Ave. that killed a 53-year-old man yesterday.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Shortly after 3 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department was notified of a fire at 289 Van Nostrand Ave. Upon arrival, first responders found fire within a second floor unit.
During suppression activities, firefighters located an injured man – later identified as Terrance Culbreath, 53, of Jersey City – in the kitchen of the unit.
He was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead just after 4 p.m.
This matter remains under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
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