2 Dead, 90 Homeless After NJ Apartment Fire: Reports

UPDATE: 2 Killed In Union County Fire Identified, 2 Firefighters Also Hurt

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Two people are dead after a fire broke out in a Downtown Plainfield apartment building early Sunday morning, according to ABC News New York.

Their two children in the unit where the fire began were also taken to the hospital.

The Plainfield Public School District released a statement confirming that multiple students and their families were among those affected by the fire.

"Plainfield is a strong and resilient community," Superintendent Rashon K. Hasan said. "In this difficult moment, we ask everyone to keep the affected families, first responders, and our students and staff in their thoughts as we come together to support one another."

Beginning Monday, school counselors, social workers and other support will be available during the week for students and staff.

Additional information about support is available by calling 908-731-4200 or by visiting the district's website.

Deadly Fire

At around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, firefighters responded to 308 West Front St. for a fire that spread from inside a wall of one of the top-floor apartments.

Residents from 24 units were able to escape safely outside, CBS News New York said.

"We are living a real nightmare," resident Andres Perez told ABC News New York, "We don't know yet if we can retrieve our stuff. We have our documents and clothes and the babies' clothes and milk and diapers."

The Red Cross is also assisting at least 90 people who are now homeless.

The cause of the fire is still under review.

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