1 dead from smoke inhalation after Trenton house fire

The flames spread to two neighboring homes.

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Monday, January 31, 2022
1 dead from smoke inhalation after Trenton fire
One person is dead after a fire broke out Sunday night at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.

TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- One person is dead after a fire broke out Sunday night at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.



Firefighters contended with snow and ice while dousing the fire in the 300 block of Genesee Street which started around 10:30 p.m.



The flames spread to two neighboring homes.



Officials say firefighters pulled two squatters from the home where the fire started.



Action News is told one person died from smoke inhalation. The second person is in stable condition.



Those living in the neighboring homes were able to escape unharmed. Seven people were displaced.



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