Minor Appliance Fire Quickly Contained in Newark Home

March 13, 2026 | Newark, NJ

A small fire sparked by an appliance erupted in a two-and-a-half-story wooden residence, but emergency crews arrived promptly to manage the incident. The blaze occurred at 712 S. 17th St. on March 13 at 4:42 p.m. Firefighters contained the flames and are now checking the building's exterior for any lingering hot spots. No injuries were reported in the initial assessment.

Minor appliance fire in a 2.5 Story frame. Checking Extension.

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