CLIFTON: Last night, a fire on Ladwik Lane claimed the lives of three residents. The cause and origin of the fire are being investigated by Clifton detectives, the Clifton Fire Department, and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Three firefighters and one police officer were conveyed to the hospital for injuries sustained during the incident and are currently recovering.

Additional information will be available upon conclusion of the investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.