Four-Alarm Fire Engulfs Homes in Jersey City

A four-alarm fire raged out of control in Jersey City Friday morning, setting at least three homes ablaze and forcing residents to scramble for safety.

Eyewitnesses at the scene told News 4 they heard popping sounds and then smelled smoke. One witness said it appeared everyone had evacuated safely.

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Live footage from Chopper 4 over the scene showed huge plumes of thick smoke billowing from a row of homes in the  area of Wade Street and Rutgers Avenue. 

This is a developing story. 

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