An overnight fire that started in an Irvington restaurant displaced eight residents and severely damaged five structures, authorities said Watch video
NEWARK -- An overnight fire that started in an Irvington restaurant displaced eight residents and severely damaged five structures, authorities said Wednesday.
The fire started at approximately 1:30 a.m inside the basement of the building that houses the Headquarters bar and restaurant on Florence Avenue, said Irvington Fire Director John Brown.
The fire eventually spread to the above lofts, and the later into the adjoining buildings, Brown said.
Five businesses and apartments were heavily damaged before the fire was brought under control several hours later, Brown added.
No civilians or residents were injured in the fire, Brown said. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries, Brown said.
Contending with freezing temperatures and high winds, one firefighter sustained frostbite, while another firefighter injured his back, Brown said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Brown said.
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