Two Women Rescued From House Fire on Riverside Ct in Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ (October 30, 2026) – Two women were pulled from a burning home on Riverside Court and remain in critical condition. 

Emergency units were called to 93 Riverside Court at about 10:07 p.m. Wednesday, October 28.

The flames grew quickly, and a second alarm was called as the fire spread to neighboring homes at 94 and 95 Riverside Court. Video showed large flames covering the home. Crews brought the fire under control at about 10:47 p.m.

Rescuers brought both injured women out of the burning building. Medical teams checked them on site before taking them to local hospitals.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Newark Department of Public Safety Arson Unit. 

We are thinking of both women and their families as they receive medical care.

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Residential Fire in Newark, NJ?

Responsibility for a residential fire depends on what caused it and who controlled the property, equipment, or product involved. In New Jersey, that can include a landlord, a property owner, a contractor, a product manufacturer, or a utility, and sometimes more than one party at once. Fault is never assumed, and it has to be supported by evidence.

Newark has many older, closely built homes in neighborhoods such as the Ironbound and Vailsburg. That can raise questions about who maintained wiring, heating equipment, or shared walls. 

A landlord's duty to keep rental housing reasonably safe may come up if a fire starts in a rented unit, while a homeowner's responsibility may turn on repairs and upkeep. When flames spread between adjacent buildings, more than one owner and more than one insurance company may be involved.

Product-related causes add another layer. New Jersey's Product Liability Act can allow claims against a manufacturer or seller when a defective appliance, space heater, or battery is linked to a fire. Those claims typically rely on expert testing, so damaged items may matter more than people realize. 

Figuring out who may be responsible for a fire usually starts with a close look at ownership, maintenance, and the products involved. At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we can review those details with you and explain how liability generally works in New Jersey. 

You can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445 to talk through what you know so far and learn about your possible next steps. 

Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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