Fire Erupts in Newark Home Basement, Rescue Underway

January 16, 2026 | Newark, NJ

Firefighters are actively fighting a blaze in the basement of a two-and-a-half-story frame house at 145 S. 10th St. Crews have deployed two water lines and are conducting searches to confirm all residents are safe. The fire was reported on Jan. 16 at 4:45 p.m. While initial assessments suggest the flames are limited to the basement, significant smoke and heat throughout the structure have necessitated a full sweep of the property.

Fire in Basement of a 2.5 Story frame. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress. Doubtful Will Hold.

No injuries have been reported so far, and investigators are working to determine the fire's origin. Further updates will follow as the situation develops.

This alert is dispatched by the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

(This report is based on verified data - learn more on our About Us page.)

Newsline - is your trusted source for legal news and accident reports, delivering timely updates to keep you informed.