101-year-old man dies in New Jersey senior housing fire
A tragic fire tore through the Inman Grove Manor senior housing complex in Edison, New Jersey on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a 101-year-old man identified as Kuo-Chun Chen. Chen’s wife was airlifted to Beth Israel Hospital and remained in critical condition. Nearly 100 firefighters and police officers rescued over 100 residents, many of whom were elderly. Eight people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Mayor Sam Joshi praised the efforts of the first responders and stated that the situation could have been much worse. The cause of the fire, which reached four alarms, remains unknown. By Thursday, at least 185 of the 240 evacuated units had been deemed safe. The tragic incident has left the community mourning the loss of Chen and hoping for the recovery of his wife. The close-knit community is coming together to support those affected by this devastating event.
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