6-year-old killed in New Jersey fire

A six year old boy named Jayden Gotell Watkins was reportedly killed and several others injured in a fire at a New Jersey apartment complex.

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

Accordingly USA todayThe incident occurred on Thursday, January 2nd. Around 3 p.m., authorities with the Ewing Police Department reportedly received calls about “heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the building.”

Officers on scene were reportedly notified of a child “trapped on the fourth floor.” In response, authorities evacuated the complex and attempted to determine the child’s whereabouts.

More details about Jayden Gotell-Watkins, the deceased six-year-old, and several other injured people

According to the outlet, authorities were successful in locating a six-year-old boy in a fourth-floor unit. The child was ultimately transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. However, the six-year-old later died.

Per PEOPLEthe child was later identified as Jayden Gotell-Watkins. NBC 10 Philly reports that he was reportedly there to visit his great-grandmother Dorothy Smith over the holidays.

“He was a good boy, a very funny boy. He was smart,” Smith said NBC 10 Philly.

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

Accordingly USA todayAuthorities also noted that it was still unclear what caused the fire. However, foul play is not currently suspected.

Finally, the media reports that the American Red Cross has promised to provide affected and displaced individuals and families with meals and “guidance on next steps they can take.” WPVI reported that at least 16 residents were displaced by the fire.

A 37-year-old man also reportedly died in a house fire

As The shadow room As previously reported, reports surfaced last month of a man Steven Weatherford Jr., who lost his life in a fire on Christmas Day. Weatherford Jr. had reportedly planned to propose to his girlfriend during the holiday season. However, when a fire broke out in their home, Weatherford Jr. reportedly died while trying to find the ring he had hidden from his girlfriend.

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