Officials investigate 2 overnight fires in Morristown; 7 people displaced

Morris County officials are investigating two overnight fires that broke out in Morristown Monday.

News 12 Staff

Sep 30, 2019, 12:32 PM

Updated 1,689 days ago

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Morris County officials are investigating two overnight fires that broke out in Morristown Monday.
The first fire started at 64 Ridgedale Ave. around 1 a.m.
The American Red Cross says that seven people from four families were displaced by that fire. Red Cross volunteers helped the families with temporarily lodging, food and clothing.
The second fire started a short time later at the Nish and Nish law office on Washington Street. There are also apartment units above the law office, but it was unclear if anyone was home at the time of the fire.
Morris County law enforcement officials are investigating the cause of both fires.
No injuries were reported.


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