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News Breaking News Firefighters Battle Heavy Blaze in Newark Home, Searches Ongoing

Firefighters Battle Heavy Blaze in Newark Home, Searches Ongoing

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 02, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 02, 2026 11:58 AM EDT

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January 02, 2026 | Newark, NJ

Firefighters are responding to a working fire reported on the second floor of a 2.5-story frame dwelling at 223 S. 7th St. in Newark. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire conditions. Two lines have been stretched and are in operation, while primary searches are in progress to ensure no one is trapped inside.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire 2nd Floor of a 2.5 Story frame. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Primary srches in Progress.Fire Department On Scene w/ fire 2nd Floor of a 2.5 Story frame. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Primary srches in Progress.

The call came in at 11:52 a.m. on Jan. 2.

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