SECAUCUS, NJ – An early morning fire in Secaucus is being investigated by arson detectives with the Secaucus Police Department after one person was found dead inside the three-story apartment building.
Firefighters responded to the fire in the 200 block of Meadow Lane, with occupants reportedly trapped inside.
After putting out the fire, firefighters located one person inside the building who was unconscious. That victim was later pronounced dead.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said it will provide more details later today, only saying, “The fire at 220 Meadow Lane is under investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office along with Secaucus Arson Detectives. We can report that there has been one fatality during this event.”