366 ½ 7th Street, Jersey City, NJ
The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department are investigating a fire that occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Shortly before 2:10 a.m., the Jersey City Fire Department received a 911 call for a fire at 366 ½ 7th Street in Jersey City. Upon arrival, first responders located an active fire in a residence at that location. During suppression efforts, firefighters located an unresponsive 57-year-old male inside the residence with serious injuries. He was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. He was then transported to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center where he is in critical but stable condition.
A preliminary investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department determined the fire originated in a bedroom at 366 ½ 7th Street. The Cause remains under investigation at this time.
The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force is actively investigating with assistance from the Jersey City Fire Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or to leave a tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.