By: Richard L. Smith
The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of a young girl on Sunday, June 30.
At approximately 11:40 p.m., the Bayonne Fire Department responded to a working fire at 438 Avenue C.
Upon arrival, emergency responders encountered heavy fire and smoke throughout the two-story building.
During their suppression efforts, firefighters found an unresponsive juvenile on the second floor. The child was later identified as Saniya Felton, 6, of Bayonne.
Felton was transported to Bayonne Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024.
The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department.
At this time, foul play is not suspected.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the fire to contact the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or leave a tip at [Hudson County Prosecutor's Office](http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/).
All information will be kept confidential.