Small Appliance Fire Breaks Out in Newark Apartment

March 16, 2026 | Newark, NJ

A small appliance fire erupted in apartment 609 at 540 Broad Street on March 16, drawing a rapid response from emergency crews. The incident was reported around 7:27 p.m., with firefighters conducting ventilation to clear smoke from the unit.

Small appliance fire in a Apartment. Ventilation in Progress.

No injuries were reported, and the fire remained confined to the apartment. Officials are investigating the cause.

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