Three Alarm Fire Rages on Elmora Avenue

Three-alarm fire on Elmora AvenueCredits: Kathy Lloyd

ELIZABETH, NJ – A fire in a six-story multiple dwelling on the 300 block of Elmora Avenue quickly progressed from a two-alarm to a three-alarm fire with one firefighter injured.

At one point, fire was visible and found in the walls before it was extinguished. Occupants were seen on the fire escape directly beneath the fire apartment.

Primary searches were completed and cleared. EMS personnel treated the injured firefighter at the scene. Elizabeth firefighters were assisted with units from Roselle Park, Roselle, Linden, and Union County Hazmat.