NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A three-alarm fire that started at an abandoned home in Newark spread to an occupied three-family house early Saturday morning, forcing multiple people from their homes.<\/p>\n
The fire broke out shortly after 4 a.m., sending heavy flames and smoke into the air.<\/p>\n
The original fire building was unoccupied and partially collapsed during the fire.<\/p>\n
The flames then spread to a fully occupied three-family home nearby. Everyone was able to make it out safely.<\/p>\n
The fire was raised to three alarms before firefighters brought it under control. Crews remained at the scene Saturday morning putting out hot spots.<\/p>\n
Residents say the abandoned property where the fire began has become a problem in the neighborhood. The building also caught fire about three months ago, making Saturday’s fire the second at the property in recent months.<\/p>\n
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
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