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Two Killed in High-Rise Fire at North Bergen Senior Apartments

Eyewitness News ABC7NYApril 5, 20252 min1,873 views
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Deadly Fire at Cullum Apartments

  • πŸ’” Two people were killed in a tragic fire at the Cullum apartments, a 16-story building for seniors in North Bergen, New Jersey.
  • πŸ“ The fire, believed to have started in a 10th-floor apartment, broke out just before 1:30 AM.
  • πŸš’ Emergency crews responded and it took approximately 30 minutes to bring the flames under control.

Impact and Injuries

  • 🏠 The fire was mainly contained to a single unit, but it resulted in 17 displaced residents who are being assisted by the Red Cross.
  • ⚠️ Three individuals suffered injuries: one resident and two police officers, all of whom experienced smoke inhalation and are in stable condition.

Resident Account

  • πŸ’¨ A resident described smelling smoke and seeing flames through their window before the fire alarm activated.
  • πŸ” Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire.
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