One Fatality Confirmed in Early Hillside Avenue Blaze

January 02, 2026 | Hillside, NJ

Emergency responders rushed to a fatal working fire at 371 Hillside Avenue early on Jan. 2. Command officials verified the death after an investigation by the fire marshal's office. The incident has been classified as a fatal working fire. The cause of the blaze and the identity of the victim are still under investigation.

Command Reports 1 fatality from this mornings fire Fire Marshall office Investigation.

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