Jersey City fire: Building destroyed, at least 6 firefighters injured as huge blaze erupts in New Jersey

At least six firefighters were injured and a building was destroyed after a three-alarm fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Published on: Jul 10, 2025, 16:30:42 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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At least six firefighters were injured and a building was destroyed after a three-alarm fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey. As of early Thursday morning, July 10, hot spots were still burning at the site of the fire. The injured firefighters were taken to the hospital, CBS News reported.

Jersey City fire: Building destroyed, at least 6 firefighters injured as huge blaze erupts in New Jersey (Unsplash - representational image))

What we know so far

The massive fire and smoke were seen billowing from what appeared to be the top floor or roof of a building located on Fourth and Monmouth streets. The building was eventually reduced to rubble.

Crews responded to the fire at 319 Fourth St., near Coles Street, around 1:30 am, according to News 12 New Jersey. The blaze rapidly spread through a three-story frame building, as well as an attached two-story structure.

A Jersey City firefighters union official said that the injured firefighters faced challenging conditions, but provided no further update. "Especially in times like this, in the summer, heat exhaustion, smoke inhalation, the conditions. We had fire in both sides of the exposures. My men and women face a lot out there and we're just here to make sure they're OK," said John Collins, president of the Jersey City Firefighters Union Local 1066, according to CBS News.

"We had several members go to the medical center due to injuries, I can't report what it is just yet, but I know we've had at least six members go to the hospital due to injuries that are fire-related," Collins further said, according to ABC 7.

At least six firefighters had to be rushed to Jersey City Medical Center for various injuries. The fire left an unknown number of residents in adjacent buildings homeless. The Red Cross was on the scene to help people who were displaced from their homes.

The cause of the blaze is now under investigation. Many of the streets around the burned building remained blocked. Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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