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News Breaking News Breaking: Working Fire Breaks Out in South Orange 2.5-Story Residence

Breaking: Working Fire Breaks Out in South Orange 2.5-Story Residence

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March 21, 2026 | S. Orange, NJ

Fire crews are battling a blaze that erupted in a large 2.5-story frame home on Melrose Place. Emergency responders have deployed one hose line and are conducting searches throughout the structure. Mutual aid tankers were rushed to the scene for support. The residence was heavily engulfed upon the arrival of first units.

Fire in a Large 2.5 Story frame. 1 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress. Mutual Aid t/s on a rush. Doubtful Will Hold.Breaking: Working Fire Breaks Out in South Orange 2.5-Story Residence

The alert was issued on March 21 at 12:10 p.m., per the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

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