The fire broke out around 9:40 a.m. at 525 54th St. -- a two-family home -- and climbed to three alarms by 10:15 a.m.
Witnesses told Daily Voice people were outside crying as companies from Hoboken, Kearny and other departments worked to knock down the body of the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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