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1 killed, 2 critically injured in Newark fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation according the the Essex County Prosecutor's office.

Luis Lopez

Apr 25, 2026, 10:18 AM

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One person was killed during a fire Saturday morning in Newark, according to authorities.

Officials say it happened around 3 a.m. at 282 Schley St.

Two additional individuals were transferred to a local hospital and are in critical condition.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.

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