Fifth Child Dies From Injuries Following Union City House Fire
UNION CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A fifth child has died from injuries sustained in a fire last week in Union City, New Jersey, officials said Tuesday.
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez confirmed the death of 4-year-old Shamira Lopez.
Also killed from the fire were 2-year-old Jason Gonzalez, 5-year-old Mayli Wood, 7-year-old Christian Josue Mendez and 13-year-old Jose Felipe Tejada.
Prosecutor Suarez is now confirming that a fifth child, Shamira Lopez, age 4, has died from her injuries due to the Union City fire that occurred on 25th Street in Union City last Friday morning.
— ProsecutorSuarezHCPO (@HCPOProsecutor) July 17, 2018
The blaze broke out Friday at a home on 25th Street. Investigators said they believe it started on the first floor of the three-story home, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Seven other people were hurt as well as eight firefighters, who were treated for minor injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office at 201-915-1345 or visit their website. All information will be kept confidential.