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Smoke Condition Evacuates NJIT Dorm in Newark

Newark

Fire officials in Newark reported no injuries in a fire that erupted inside a dorm on the campus of NJIT Tuesday night. 

Firefighters were called to the Cypress Hall located at 180 Bleeker Street to investigate reports of a smoke condition.

Upon arrival, crews noticed the dorm completely evacuated and heavy smoke coming from the building around 7:30 p.m. 

Officials reported no flames upon entering the dorm and the cause was a faulty HVAC system. 

The investigation is active. 

 

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