4th Alarm Fire – North Ward This morning at 10:48 AM, Newark Firefighters responded to a multi-alarm fire at 48, 48 ½, and 50 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Heavy fire conditions quickly escalated the incident to a Signal 11 and a 4th Alarm with mutual aid on scene. 32 residents safely relocated – 28 adults and 4 children. First due: Tour 1, Engine 9. Cause of fire remains under investigation. Serving with pride, protecting with care. #NewarkFire #NFD #NewarkNJ #FireDepartment #FireScene #Com

A message from Mayor Ras J. Baraka on the upcoming winter storm. Our public works crews are actively preparing for the storm. Please don’t drive, or travel by foot, unless it is absolutely necessary. Do not double-park, or park at corners or block fire hydrants, and avoid shovelling snow into the street. Check on neighbors who may need assistance. To report no heat or hot water in your home, call the Division of Code Enforcement at (973) 733-6471. If you encounter an unsheltered individual in ne