Firefighters Battle Suspicious Blaze in Newark Apartment Hallway

January 18, 2026 | Newark, NJ

Firefighters responded to a suspicious fire in the hallway of an occupied apartment building at 120 Shanley Ave. on Jan. 18 at 8:39 a.m. The incident has prompted the dispatch of the arson investigation unit to the scene. Details on the fire's cause and any injuries are not yet available.

Fire Department On Scene w/ a Suspicious fire in hallway of a Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling. Arson unit e/r.

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