A fast-moving fire in a vacant Newark home has forced three families to evacuate after flames spread to neighboring residences, prompting emergency responders to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause while firefighters work to contain the blaze, which has already caused significant damage. Neighbors report seeing thick smoke and flames before the fire department arrived, raising concerns about the safety of nearby properties. The incident has left residents displaced and local officials assessing the extent of the destruction.
Fire at vacant Newark, N.J., house spreads to neighboring homes, 3 families displaced CBS News
