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Arson Suspected In Hackensack Apartment Fire, Responders Say

A pack of matches reportedly found outside a Hackensack apartment that was destroyed by fire brought arson investigators.

350 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

350 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack

Photo Credit: Tony Greco for DAILY VOICE

Hackensack firefighters said they had the two-alarm, fifth-floor blaze at The Newport Apartments on Prospect Street under control within a half hour after it ignited at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

No serious injuries were reported, they said. Units above and below sustained some damage.

Mutual aid fire companies from Englewood and Teaneck assisted. A Hackensack University Medical Center ambulance also was on standby.

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Arson Investigations Unit was notified.

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