Fire Breaks Out on Seventh Floor of East Orange Apartment Building

January 11, 2026 | E. Orange, NJ

Firefighters are responding to a blaze in a seventh-floor apartment at a seven-story building located at 85 Washington Street. Emergency crews arrived early this morning on Jan. 11 to find heavy smoke and flames. Two hose lines are in operation, and searches are being conducted for any trapped residents. Mutual aid has been called in, including a tower ladder for high-reach operations.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in a Apartment in a 7 Story Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress. Mutual Aid t/s.

No injuries have been reported so far, and investigators are working to determine the fire's cause. Officials are advising people in the vicinity to steer clear of Washington Street as crews fight to control the fire.

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