2 people killed in boat fire on a Newark alley

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Authorities in New Jersey are working to figure out what caused a deadly boat fire.

The flames broke out just before 9:00 Friday night along Pershing Avenue in Newark.

Investigators say the boat was parked in an alleyway.

Two women were killed and a man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

No other information about the victims was immediately released.

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