Boy killed when large fire tears through Newark townhouse: officials – WPIX 11 New York

NEWARK, N.J. — A child is dead after a large fire ripped through a Newark home early Thursday morning, according to local officials.

The deadly blaze broke out before sunrise in a townhouse on Astor Street, near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue in the New Jersey city.

A young boy was killed in the fire, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, who did not have any additional details. No other injuries had been reported as of 6:20 a.m.

Large flames could be seen shooting from the roof and front of the house in video from the Citizen App.

PIX11 arrived on the scene just before 6 a.m. and while it appeared the fire was out, there was visible, significant damage to the home.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.