3 people killed, several injured in Passaic County house fire

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Saturday, November 19, 2022
3 senior citizens killed in Clifton, NJ house fire
Three people were killed in a Clifton, New Jersey house fire Friday evening. Several other people, including a firefighter, were reportedly injured.

CLIFTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Three people were killed in a fast-moving house fire in New Jersey.

The two-alarm fire started around 6:30 p.m. on Friday at a home at 29 Ladwick Lane.

Officials say a 65-year-old, a 71-year-old, and a 95-year-old all succumbed to their injuries.

Another person was taken to the hospital for their injuries and is in stable condition.

The flames and smoke were intense when firefighters arrived on the scene. Officials say a firefighter was also injured in the incident.

There's no word yet on the cause of the fire.

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