Firefighters responded to a vacant, two-story residential building at 92 Wright St. around 4 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.
Because of high winds, the blaze spread to three more two-story buildings -- 90, 94 and 96 Wright St. -- bringing 80 firefighters to the scene, Ambrose said.
No injuries were reported, but multiple families were relocated. The fire was considered under control at 5:33 a.m.
The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit.
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