New Jersey Fire: A devastating fire tore through apartment buildings on JFK Boulevard in Jersey City late Friday night, displacing nine families. The inferno, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, erupted around 11 p.m., spreading rapidly and forcing residents to flee. (Fire News Today)

Witnesses described the chaos as flames engulfed the buildings. “The wind made everything worse,” said a neighbor. Firefighters battled overnight to contain the blaze, with two injured crew members treated at Jersey City Medical Center. The American Red Cross is assisting 26 displaced residents. (Fire Today)

Preliminary reports suggest the fire began in a ground-floor business, but the arson squad is investigating. This incident comes as New Jersey faces a Red Flag Warning, with officials on high alert amid dangerous fire conditions.