What to Know
- Two elderly people died in a fire that tore through an apartment complex in North Plainfield, New Jersey
- Eight families lost their homes to the fire and the Red Cross is providing them emergency assistance and temporary housing
- Ten firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion because of the intensity of the fire and the heat-wave temperatures
Two people died Sunday in a fire that roared through an apartment complex in New Jersey, authorities said.
An elderly man and woman who lived in the same unit at the Regency Village complex in North Plainfield perished in the blaze, said city Fire Chief William Eaton.
Information about the couple wasn't available.
One other resident was injured. Ten firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion caused the intensity of the fire and the heat-wave temperatures.
Residents reported seeing smoke and flames at about 11 a.m. at the complex on Route 22.
Several buildings were evacuated as dozens of firefighters battled the blaze.
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The Red Cross was providing emergency assistance, including temporary lodging, to eight families who lost everything in the fire, officials said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
