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The Jersey City Fire Department responded to a blaze at 274 Monticello Ave. and discovered a working fire in the four-story, 16-unit apartment building, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said.
The fire appeared to have started in the basement, with heavy smoke spreading through the building’s hallways, Wallace-Scalfione said.
Three people trapped were rescued by firefighters and 25 other people, including children and babies used fire escapes to leave the residence, Wallace-Scalfione said.
Two people were transported to a local hospital in stable condition, Wallace-Scalfione said. One firefighter suffered a shoulder injury while battling the blaze and is also being treated at the hospital, Wallace-Scalfione said.
The displaced residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross, Wallace-Scalfione said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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