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More than 100 firefighters responded to 390 Lincoln Ave. as the blaze was reported just after 11:15 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said.
A third alarm was called about 10 minutes later as the fire started spreading from the two-and-a-half-story wooden-framed home to two neighboring homes, O’Hara said.
A Newark firefighter was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center for treatment of facial burns, authorities said.
Meanwhile, a woman at one of the adjacent homes was taken to Clara Maass Medical Center for treatment of smoke inhalation.
The fire was brought under control by 12:40 p.m., O’Hara said. A total of 21 adults and eight children were relocated.
“I commend our firefighters for their bravery and professionalism in response to this 3-alarm fire,” Director O’Hara said. “I am grateful that the families affected will be supported through the Newark Office of Emergency Management for relocation services.”
Scroll down to view a video clip from the scene.
The Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit was investigating the cause of the fire.
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