Five people including a toddler were injured in a fire at a home in Jersey City Thursday morning, officials say.
Flames broke out at a home on Irving Street just after 4 a.m. and quickly spread, overtaking the building’s first and second floors. Two neighboring homes also caught fire.
Four adults and an infant were inside the first home when the fire started. They were forced to jump from the home and were hurt, Jersey City Fire Chief Darren Rivers said.
A toddler, between 1 and 2 years old, was burned on the arm. A woman was also burned on her face. Three adults were treated for smoke inhalation, Rivers said.
One firefighter fell through the floor of the home while fighting the fire. It's unclear if he suffered any injuries.
Fire crews filled Irving and surrounding streets Thursday morning and brought the fire under control.
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“At this point they’re finishing up hitting all the hot spots,” Rivers said.
Arson investigators plan to investigate.
