December 6, 2023
TRENTON (Mercer) – One person has died as a result of the smoky two-alarm fire that erupted at the Trent Center West high-rise apartment building Saturday afternoon (Dec. 2, 2023).
Michelle Miller, 51, who suffered from severe smoke inhalation prior to being rescued from the blaze, passed away in hospital this week, Detective Lt. Brian Jones told MidJersey News.
Jones, public information officer for the Trenton Police Department, said the cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time, but he added that it is not believed to be suspicious in nature.
The blaze in the 15-story building at 465 Greenwood Avenue broke out in an apartment on the first floor and was reported about 1:25 p.m. on Saturday. While the flames themselves were quickly extinguished by firefighters, heavy smoke filled hallways and stairwells all the way up to the top floor.
Numerous rescues were made by firefighters, who also safely evacuated scores of elderly residents who were not hurt. EMS personnel from Trenton and surrounding towns rushed those who were injured to area hospitals. Several of those who were hurt were described as being in critical condition at the time.
In a post on Facebook, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora reported that eight people were transported to hospitals, and that two firefighters were hurt. At this time, the conditions of the other victims were not disclosed by authorities.
2-Alarm Fire With Multiple Injuries Reported at Trent Center West
