The fire broke out early Monday morning, authorities said.
Newark UD 51 Cypress St All companies working. Deck gun in use. pic.twitter.com/IkHfYTbhyt
-- NorthJersey FireNews (@NJFires) July 18, 2016
NEWARK -- Firefighters are responding to a three-alarm fire in a building on Cypress Street, Newark Director of Public Safety Anthony Ambrose confirmed Monday morning.
By 8:30 a.m., the fire at the abandoned building at 51 Cypress Street was under control, Ambrose said. The building was still considered unsafe, and firefighters were continuing to search the structure, authorities said.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire early Monday, officials said.
It is unclear what caused the fire or the extent of damage to the building.
Newark UD 51 Cypress 3rd Alarm Struck companies to bring in water from Clinton Ave. DWH pic.twitter.com/uqU9LknVhG
-- NorthJersey FireNews (@NJFires) July 18, 2016
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