Crime unit investigating deadly fire in Midland Park, NJ

MIDLAND PARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A lethal fireplace in New Jersey is being investigated by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Main Crimes Unit.

The incident occurred round 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Midland Park Police Division mentioned a fireplace was reported at a two-story residence at 222 Franklin Avenue in Midland Park.

As first responders labored to place out the fireplace, one particular person was discovered lifeless on the primary flooring of the house.

Extra individuals have been discovered inside the home and brought to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for therapy. Their situation is unknown right now.

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An investigation is underway into the sufferer’s loss of life and the reason for the fireplace.

That is breaking information. This story shall be up to date as extra data turns into accessible.

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