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Fire destroys 2-story home in Newark

A fire destroyed a house in Newark this morning. Firefighters say it happened at 143 Wakeman Ave. Six people have since been relocated thanks to the American Red Cross. The two-story house is

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May 27, 2016, 2:53 PM

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Fire destroys 2-story home in Newark
A fire destroyed a house in Newark this morning.
Firefighters say it happened at 143 Wakeman Ave.
Six people have since been relocated thanks to the American Red Cross.
The two-story house is now being demolished.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
 
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