Fire in Newark, NJ: Massive blaze reported in Irvington

A large fire was reported in Irvington, near Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.

A large fire was reported in Irvington, near Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, with flames and heavy smoke visible across the area. While some witnesses said the blaze started in a home, authorities have not confirmed the source of the fire.

Massive fire in Newark, New Jersey.(UnSplash)

One witness wrote on Facebook: “I was up close to the scene, Irvington, Newark, and South Orange are units that I’ve seen so far. It looks like they’re starting to get a handle on it.”

Another reported: “2nd alarm, 4 structures involved.”

A third person wrote: “Four buildings on fire in the Newark Irvington line.”

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information