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4-Alarm Fire Guts West New York Apartment Building

Union City New Jersey

There were no injuries reported in a raging 4-alarm blaze that tore through a large apartment building in West New York late last night.

Firefighters responded to several calls of fire in a building located at 234 51st Street shortly before 10:30 p.m.  Upon arrival, crews noticed heavy flames ripping through the upper floors and roof of the building.

Firefighters began to gain control of the blaze a little after 3:30 a.m.  About 35 residents were displaced. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

 

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