New Jersey Fire Destroys Homes, Displaces Families

A massive blaze in Newark left five homes destroyed and is under investigation for possible squatter involvement.

Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire in Newark, New Jersey, around 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Five homes were destroyed, leaving nine families, including 27 adults and four children, displaced.
An elderly man was hospitalized for a health issue unrelated to the fire; no other injuries were reported.
Firefighters faced challenges with low water pressure and strong winds, which hampered efforts to control the blaze.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials looking into whether squatters in a vacant home might be responsible.