Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of one child on Avenue C and 18th Street. The incident occurred just before midnight on Sunday.
Authorities have not yet released the name, age, or gender of the deceased child. The fire happened behind a playground, and the cause is still under investigation.
The Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to seven people from three affected families. More details will be released as the investigation progresses.
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