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Jersey City Fire Claims One Life, Injures Three
2 Oct
Summary
- A four-alarm fire resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
- Firefighters controlled the blaze on Boyd Avenue by evening.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

A tragic four-alarm fire erupted on Boyd Avenue in Jersey City, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others. The Jersey City Fire Department was dispatched and managed to bring the fire under control by 7:18 p.m. as of October 2, 2026.
Three civilians sustaining injuries were promptly transported to the Jersey City Medical Center. Mayor James Solomon conveyed his condolences to the family of the unidentified deceased victim, stating the city is prepared to offer assistance. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has taken charge of the investigation into the origin of the fire.