Crime & Safety

36 People Evacuated As Roof Collapses At Clark Apartment Building

A total of 18 units were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Hidden Creek Apartments. Clark firefighters are still on scene.

CLARK, NJ — Thirty-six people and 18 apartment units were evacuated after a roof collapsed on a Clark building Thursday afternoon.

The collapse was reported at around 1 p.m. at the Hidden Creek Apartments at 1220 Cellar Avenue in Clark, said Clark Fire Chief Frank Cerasa.

There were no reported injuries, said Cerasa.

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Firefighters are still on scene as of 4 p.m. Thursday.

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