Fire officials in Newark are reporting that one Newark firefighter was injured while working at a two-alarm fire at 81 Wolcott Terrace today.
According to officials, at approximately 2:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the two-story wood frame, duplex residence on a call of a fire.
A second alarm was called immediately with some 70 firefighters at the scene.
Officials say firefighters reported a roof collapse with one firefighter suffering a minor injury and remaining on duty.
The fire was considered under control at 3:03 p.m.
The cause and origin of this fire are under investigation by the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit.