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Officials: Several homes damaged, around 20 displaced after car catches fire and spreads in Jersey City

Fire officials say an early morning four-alarm fire in Jersey City significantly damaged several homes and left over a dozen displaced.

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Apr 5, 2021, 7:06 AM

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