Third Alarm Fire Rages in East Orange Apartment Building

January 11, 2026 | E. Orange, NJ

Firefighters are battling a third alarm blaze that erupted in an apartment within a seven-story masonry building at 85 Washington St. Crews arrived on scene early Jan. 11 to find heavy fire conditions throughout the structure. Two hose lines are deployed and operating, while primary searches continue for any trapped residents.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in a Apartment in a 7 Story Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress. Mutual Aid t/s.

Additional units have been called in to support the ongoing firefighting efforts. No immediate information was available regarding injuries or the fire's cause.

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