6-year-old child died in a fire in New Jersey

A six year old boy named Jayden Gotell-Watkins is believed to have died and many others were injured after a fire at an apartment complex in New Jersey.

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More details about a fire at an apartment complex in New Jersey

According to United States todaythe incident occurred on Thursday, January 2. Around 3 p.m., authorities at the Ewing Police Department said they received a call about “heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the building.”

Upon arriving at the scene, police were informed of a child “trapped on the fourth floor.” In response, authorities evacuated the complex and attempted to reach the child’s location.

More Details About Jayden Gotell-Watkins, 6-Year-Old Boy Who Passed Away and Many Others Were Injured

According to the source, authorities successfully located a six-year-old boy in a fourth-floor apartment. The child was eventually transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. However, the 6-year-old boy later passed away.

each EVERYBODYthe child was later identified as Jayden Gotell-Watkins. NBC 10 Philadelphia reported that he was believed to have gone to the location to visit his great-grandmother, Dorothy Smith, during the holiday season.

“He was a good kid, a very funny kid. He was very smart,” Smith said NBC 10 Philadelphia.

Additionally, authorities noted that “13 officers, one firefighter and three residents” had to be taken to the hospital for “minor burns, smoke inhalation and exhaustion.”

According to United States todayAuthorities also noted that it is still unclear what caused the fire. However, foul play is not suspected at this time.

Finally, the newspaper reported that the American Red Cross has committed to providing meals and “guidance to affected and displaced individuals and families.” [the] what next steps they can take.” WPVI reported that at least 16 residents were displaced by the fire.

A 37-year-old man is also believed to have lost his life in the house fire

EQUAL Shade room previous reports, last month, there were reports of a man, Steven Weatherford Jr., who lost his life in a fire on Christmas Day. Weatherford Jr. is said to have planned to propose to his girlfriend during the holidays. However, when a fire broke out at their home, Weatherford Jr. reportedly lost his life trying to find a ring he had hidden from his girlfriend.

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