By Crash News Writer 
Jersey City, NJ (October 3, 2026) – One person died and three others were injured in a four-alarm structure fire in Jersey City on Thursday evening. The October 1 fire occurred on Boyd Avenue.
According to the Jersey City Fire Department, firefighters responded to the structure fire as the incident escalated to four alarms.
Fire crews worked to bring the blaze under control, with officials reporting that the fire was controlled by approximately 7:18 p.m.
One person died as a result of the fire. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity. Three other civilians were injured and transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment. Additional information about the nature and severity of their injuries was not immediately available.
Authorities have not released information about what caused the fire. Additional details may become available as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Information about this incident remains limited, and additional details may be released as authorities continue their investigation. Readers seeking general information about injury claims can review frequently asked questions in New Jersey.
- One person was confirmed dead following the four-alarm fire.
- Three civilians were transported to Jersey City Medical Center.
- Authorities had not publicly identified the deceased victim or announced the cause of the fire.
Victims and families seeking additional information following a serious incident can review resources for victims and families in New Jersey.
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