New Jersey House Fire Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Boy, Displaces Residents
A tragic house fire in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy. The fire broke out on Chauncey Street around 3 a.m., prompting a swift response from emergency services. Two individuals were airlifted to a regional burn center due to their injuries, while a firefighter, a police officer, and another civilian sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site. The building, which contains six apartment units, is home to approximately 25 people. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and the duration of the residents' displacement is uncertain. Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin Caba expressed condolences and urged the community to respect the affected family's privacy during this difficult time.