2 Residents Dead in North Bergen High-Rise Fire; Investigation Ongoing

Fatal High-Rise Fire in North Bergen

• 💔 Two residents, an 88-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman, died in a fire that started in their North Bergen apartment.
• 🚨 Firefighters arrived before 1:30 AM to find flames blowing out of the 10th-floor windows of the high-rise building.
• ⏱️ The blaze was contained to the single apartment on the 10th floor and extinguished by dozens of firefighters in approximately 30 minutes.

Evacuations and Damage

• 🏠 The fire led to the evacuation of 17 apartments, displacing all residents.
• 🏨 Displaced tenants are being relocated to hotels due to extensive smoke and water damage.
• ⚠️ Some residents reported smelling smoke and checking their own units, fearing the fire was in their apartment.

Injuries and Investigation

• 🤕 One tenant and two police officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
• 🔍 The cause of the fire, which started in the unit where the victims resided, is currently under investigation.
• 🚫 Authorities have stated that the fire is not suspicious in nature.
• 🗣️ Residents expressed gratitude for the quick response of firefighters and the assistance from officials in ensuring their safe evacuation.