Fires engulf rows of businesses and apartments in West New York and Union City, New Jersey

Officials say a nail salon, smoke shop, repair store, beauty supply store, a Carvel Ice Cream store, and a Don Julios BBQ with apartments above it, were all affected.Officials say NJ Transit Bus Routes 22, 84, 156, and 159 are on a detour while Bergenline Avenue is closed. Buses will use 68th Street and JFK Boulevard in both directions.

A short time later, another five-alarm fire burned through another three stores with apartments on the second and third floors at 1009 Bergenline in Union City.Some of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue mutual aid that had been operating at the West New York fire was being redirected to Union City. It has been a strain on the dozens of firefighters battling both fires.

"Absolutely. a long day like this, hours of work. Guys work tremendously. They go through multiple bottles and it takes a toll on their bodies. Mentally, physically, psychologically, it affects you in all ways," said Chief David Donnarumma, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue. Law enforcement is aware of the similarities in the West New York and Union City fires. Both will be investigated by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force.. No immediate connection between the fires has been made.

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