Large fire tears through Newark townhouse – 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 in a townhouse near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Astor Street in the New Jersey city.

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

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.

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.