Newark NJ 4th alm, 832-834 & 836 Mt. Prospect Ave. 09-05-16

At around 1230 on September 5th 2016, Newark Fire Dept transmitted a signal 10 for a building fire on Mt. Prospect Ave. NPD units on scene advised of a working fire and requested FD to expedite. Arriving units found heavy fire and smoke showing from 832-844 a large 3 story frame OMD and 836 a large 3 story frame mixed use with a store on the 1st floor and apts above. A 2nd alarm was quickly transmitted and due to the fire conditions, all members were ordered to evacuate and a 3rd alarm was requested. As exterior lines were being set up co's made a push another push and started to make progress. Deputy 1 transmitted a 4th alarm for additional manpower as the fire started darkening down. With all visible fire extinguished the fire was placed PWH at 1330 but companies would still be engaged with heavy overhaul. The fire was placed under control less than 2 hours after reported, both buildings sustained heavy fire damage and it appears the fire may have started in between the 2 and rapidly spread. Mutual aid was called into the city for cover during the fire.