Coverage dated October 24, 2026 to October 25, 2026

Prosecutors identify woman killed in N.J. apartment fire sparked by careless smoking

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An autopsy ruled the death at the Highland Plaza Apartments accidental.

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Careless smoking sparked fatal N.J. apartment fire, investigators say (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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The woman was found inside a second-floor unit at the Highland Plaza Apartments. Investigators ruled the fire accidental.
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Prosecutors identify woman killed in N.J. apartment fire sparked by careless smoking (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 25, 2026
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An autopsy ruled the death at the Highland Plaza Apartments accidental.