Over 95 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a senior housing facility in Edison, New Jersey, as reported by officials.
A fire that broke out at the Inman Grove Senior Citizen Residence in Edison, New Jersey on Tuesday night has left two individuals in critical condition and over 70 residents displaced just before the holiday season, as confirmed by local authorities. The incident prompted the response of more than 95 firefighters to the scene to combat the four-alarm blaze. Upon arrival, emergency responders encountered heavy smoke on the building’s second floor, leading to the evacuation of the senior center and the relocation of the affected residents to nearby hotel accommodations.
Edison’s Mayor, Sam Joshi, took to Facebook to assure the public that efforts were underway to address the needs of each senior affected by the fire. He expressed gratitude towards the emergency responders for their swift action and reassured the community that every effort would be made to support the displaced seniors during this challenging time. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials have stated that there is no suspicion of foul play.
In a separate statement, Mayor Joshi extended sympathies to those impacted by the tragic event and emphasized the importance of community support during such trying times. He also shared a hopeful update regarding one of the critically injured individuals, noting that despite being initially transported to the hospital in a dire condition, the patient was able to regain a pulse, which he described as nothing short of a miracle.
As this is a developing news story, further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Source: The NY Times
