Newark --- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Fire Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal fire.
Authorities said Tyrone Heard, 68, died when a fire broke out in his first-floor apartment at Seth Boyden Apartments.
The fire started at approximately 12:55 am. medics pronounced Mr. Heard dead at 1:33 am.
The cause of death is pending an autopsy.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The investigation is active and ongoing.