Overview
- The blaze began around 5 p.m. Monday on the 300 block of East Ninth Avenue and spread across three two-unit homes.
- At least 24 people were displaced, and the American Red Cross is providing emergency lodging, food and clothing.
- No resident injuries were reported, while one firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and is expected to recover.
- Multiple agencies responded, including Roselle police, the borough’s Office of Emergency Management and Union County fire units, as crews battled the flames for hours.
- Officials have not released a cause, and neighbors described a fast-moving fire on a windy night as firefighters rescued pets.