289 Van Nostrand Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department are investigating a fatal fire that occurred on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Shortly after 3 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department was notified of a fire at 289 Van Nostrand Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders found fire within a second floor unit. During suppression activities, firefighters located an injured male – later identified as Terrance Culbreath, 53, of Jersey City – in the kitchen of the unit. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead just after 4 p.m.
This matter remains under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department. Foul play is not suspected at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or to leave a tip at: https://hcpo.opsnetwork.org/tips. All information will be kept confidential.