Fire in N.J. city leaves 74-year-old woman dead, 22 residents displaced
By Rebecca Heath
Published on April 19, 2026.
A fire in Union City, New Jersey, has resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman. The blaze occurred in the area of Bergen Turnpike and 38th Street, causing over 20 people to be displaced. The woman was found inside a residence. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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