Several Indian students and professionals were displaced in a fire that engulfed a building in New Jersey. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the occupants or firefighters.
The fire originated in the basement of a multi-family building located at 77 Nelson Avenue and quickly spread to the first and second floors, eventually reaching the roof, according to city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. Additionally, a neighboring building’s roof sustained damage from the blaze.
Responding to the incident, the Consulate General of India in New York has offered support to affected Indians. In a statement on X, the Consulate expressed awareness of the “unfortunate fire incident” that occurred in a residential building in Jersey City on Thursday. Thankfully, all Indian students and professionals residing there were confirmed safe, without any reported injuries.
Among the residents impacted by the fire were 11 Indian students and a couple, situated in the building on Nelson Avenue. The Consulate assured ongoing assistance, including accommodation arrangements and assistance with essential documents, for those affected.
Jersey City’s Division of Fire confirmed the incident occurred on Thursday and stated that a comprehensive report would be prepared in the coming days, although further details were not provided.
The American Red Cross intervened to aid the 14 affected residents, while a cat trapped in the building was successfully rescued and reunited with its owner.
