Update: Four children die in multi-alarm fire in Union City

  • Source: NJ.com
  • Published: 07/13/2018 06:51 PM

A fourth child has died days after a devastating fire tore through a home on 25th Street on Friday morning. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office confirmed the 13-year-old boy's death on social media this morning. Authorities said a 2-year-old boy, a 5-year-old girl, and 7-year-old boy died on the day of the blaze. TV reports have identified the first two children as Jason Gonzalez, and Mailyn Wood. The other boy was identified as Jason's brother, Christian. The boys are all believed to be brothers and Mailyn is said to be their cousin. Additional information is expected to be released later today. Just before 9 a.m., firefighters were called to 416 25th St. Children were trapped inside and the fire quickly grew to five alarms. The tragedy has left the Union City community in mourning.



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