The blaze broke out around 4:30 a.m. at two-story homes at 752-754 Garfield Ave., Hudson County View says citing city officials.
Two firefighters were hospitalized with burns and a back injury, while two civilians suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation, the outlet says.
Fifteen people from three families were displaced.
The cause remains under investigation.
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