Multiple homes on fire in Linden, New Jersey

LINDEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- At least two homes were on fire in Linden on Wednesday afternoon and a third home sustained damage from the flames.

NewsCopter 7 was overhead the homes on Miltonia Street where flames could be seen from the sky.

Wind was blowing flames to the east.

It appeared the decks and structures on the backs of the homes were completely destroyed.

It was not yet clear if anyone was injured.

Few other details were released.

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