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Fire officials: 39 people, including 8 children, displaced in Newark Broadway Street fire

By Matt Trapani and Naomi Yané,

9 days ago

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A fire displaced multiple families in Newark’s North Ward. The fire at Broadway and Delavan Avenue took out several businesses and apartments.

Officials say the fire began inside 576 Broadway – the location of Royal Supermarket – around 7 p.m. Monday.

Crews were called back to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday because the fire rekindled inside 574 Broadway – a barbecue restaurant.

Officials say 31 adults and eight children were displaced. The American Red Cross is helping them find shelter.

One fireigtht4r was hurt with burns to the next and chest.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

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