Firefighters Battle Newark-Irvington Blaze | Newark News

A fierce house fire erupted on Eighteenth Avenue just after 10:20 AM, sending flames roaring from the second floor of a two-story home. Fire crews raced in to battle deep-seated flames burning inside walls, battling hotspots for hours even after the main blaze was contained. Utility crews cut power for safety, and one firefighter suffered minor injuries but stayed on duty—showing the grit that defines first responders. Complicating matters, the property straddles the Newark-Irvington border, leaving jurisdiction unclear. The cause? Still under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb9157cef7574177