3-alarm New Jersey fire investigated as arson

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Thursday, June 16, 2016
3-alarm fire in New Jersey investigated as arson
Anthony Johnson reporting live

OAKLAND, New Jersey (WABC) -- A three-alarm fire in New Jersey was being investigated as arson Thursday.

The fire broke out on Ryerson Street in Oakland. One person suffered third-degree burns.

The Bergen County Sheriff's Department said the fire has been listed as suspicious, but it is unclear what caused the blaze.

The house is owned by one family.

The Oakland Police Department said the Bergen prosecutor's office is taking over the investigation.