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Officials: Man found dead inside makeshift shelter following Jersey City fire

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office says it happened around 6 p.m. at 1000 Newark Ave.

News 12 Staff

Feb 2, 2025, 6:17 AM

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A man’s body was discovered inside the rubble of a makeshift shelter that caught fire Friday in Jersey City, according to officials.

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office says it happened around 6 p.m. at 1000 Newark Ave.

The Hudson County Regional Arson Task for is investigating the cause of the fire and determining the victim’s official cause of death.

Anyone with information is urged to contact prosecutor’s office at 201-915-1345.

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