Newark, NJ 257 Mt. Prospect Ave vacant dwelling fire

06/30/19 Newark, NJ - Newark firefighters were dispatched for smoke in the area. The first due companies arrived reporting heavy smoke showing from a three story, vacant dwelling. The first due engine found a bad hydrant in front of the dwelling causing a delay in water. Truck companies had to force entry to the dwelling as heavy fire started venting from the first floor. Companies stretched to the interior and began darkening down the heavy volume of fire. The fire did extend to the 2nd and 3rd floors before being brought under control.