News 12
Summary
Vehicle Fire Jersey City New Jersey in Jersey City, New Jersey: A fire erupted inside the abandoned Bergen and Lafayette Bank Branch on Monticello Avenue in Jersey City around 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 19 2026. Two people were severely burned and a firefighter suffered non‐life‐threatening injuries. Firefighters responded quickly after reports of smoke and trapped occupants; the cause of the fire was not immediately known.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed person inside abandoned bank | Unknown | Injured |
| Unnamed firefighter | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
News 12 | New Jersey | Man Injured In Fire At Abandoned Jersey City Bank