Fire officials in Newark report that some 85 members of the Newark Fire Division responded to a 3-alarm fire that displaced 15 people, including four children, at 141 Ridge Street today.
Officials said the fire began at approximately 1:22 a.m., inside a 3-story unoccupied residential building.
The fire escalated to a 3-alarm at 1:42 a.m. and extended to 137 Ridge Street, which is also a 3-story residential building that was occupied.
Firefighters were able to gain control of the fire at approximately 2:23 a.m. with no injuries reported.