June 23, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Amid the ongoing heat wave, city firefighters fought a two-alarm blaze involving several homes in the 400 block of Elmer Street, near Chestnut Avenue, Sunday evening (June 23, 2024).
The fire was reported about 6:35 p.m. It was declared under control an hour later.
Among those who fought the blaze were several “probationary” (rookie) firefighters working their first shift since completing their fire academy training.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Red Cross was contacted to assist several residents displaced by the fire.
