1 dead, 1 injured in Jersey City house fire
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with relatives who said the fire moved so quickly, it trapped people inside.
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CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with relatives who said the fire moved so quickly, it trapped people inside.
Santo Livio saw an ominous cloud hanging over a house and, along with a woman out for a walk, jumped into action.
Family members say the victim went back into the burning home to get a pet, but didn't make it out. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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The little boy was rushed to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, but did not survive.
Neighbors were obviously devastated that the fire took place on a sunny Mother's Day afternoon.
The fire started at a house in Dyker Heights early Sunday morning. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Video from neighbors shows just how intense the flames were coming out of the first floor and then traveling up, causing damage to the second floor. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Firefighters said the flames were already spreading rapidly when they got to the scene in Bayside.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
No injuries were reported, but the Red Cross was working to assist several displaced families.
Heavy flames caused part of the roof of the house on Walnut Street to collapse.
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Five people were killed in the fire on Saturday morning, including two children.
Two other firefighter suffered serious injuries in the fire on Friday and 19 others were treated for minor injuries. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Officials say more than 20 people were hurt in the fire on Wednesday, most of them children.
The 9-year-old was trapped on the top floor of the home, but firefighters couldn't get to her in time.
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Neighbors reacted quickly, working to get food and clothes for the Masciana family after the blaze destroyed their home. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Officials say a 12-year-old boy, 10-year-old boy and 10-month-old baby girl were among those who died.
Kevin Rivera said he was finishing his route Saturday when he saw the flames near the front of the house.
The driver was working on Saturday afternoon when he spotted the blaze and immediately jumped into action. CBS2's Tim McNicholas spoke to him and neighborhood residents on Sunday.
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