Two Elderly Individuals Die in North Bergen Apartment Fire

Fire in Senior Living Apartment Building

• 💔 Two elderly individuals, a 77-year-old man and an 88-year-old woman, tragically died in a fire at an apartment building for senior citizens and the disabled in North Bergen, New Jersey.
• 📍 The fire occurred on the 10th floor of a 17-story tower run by the North Bergen Housing Authority.

Fire Details and Response

• ⏰ The fire started around 1:30 AM and was brought under control by fire crews in approximately 30 minutes.
• 🔥 Flames were contained to a single unit, but water and smoke damage affected other apartments.
• ⚠️ Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire, but it is not currently considered suspicious.

Impact on Residents

• 🏠 Many residents were temporarily displaced due to the damage.
• 🆘 The North Bergen Housing Authority is offering relocation services to all impacted residents.
• 💨 One 85-year-old resident living floors above the fire reported severe smoke inhalation, making it difficult to breathe, and used a wet rag and the freezer to cope.
• 🏥 Two police officers were taken to the hospital for treatment.
• ✅ The 85-year-old resident who experienced smoke inhalation was treated on the scene and reported being okay.