Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that members of the Newark Fire Division were dispatched to All Star Liquors, located at 522 Central Avenue, today.
Authorities said approximately 12:37 a.m., firefighters responded to the location to address a fire that started on the first floor of the 3-story building.
The fire spread within the walls to the upper floors, consisting of residential apartments, and became a two-alarm at 12:50 a.m.
Authorities said some 60 firefighters responded before the fire was placed under control at 1:18 a.m.
There were no injuries reported.
Twelve residents, including six adults and six children, were relocated.
The cause and origins of the fire is under investigation.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Newark Fire Division at: (973) 733-7510.
All anonymous tips are kept confidential.