A six-year-old boy named Jayden Gotell-Watkins A fire at an apartment complex in New Jersey has reportedly killed and injured several others.

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More details about the fire at an apartment complex in New Jersey

according to USA TodayThe incident happened on Thursday, January 2. Around 3:00 p.m., authorities with the Ewing Police Department reportedly received calls of "heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the building."

Once on scene, deputies were reportedly told of a child who was "trapped on the fourth floor." In response, the authorities evacuated the complex and tried to reach the child's location.

More details about Jayden Gotell-Watkins, the 6-year-old who died and several others who were injured

According to the outlet, authorities were able to successfully locate a six-year-old boy in a fourth-floor apartment. The child was eventually taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. However, the 6-year-old died later.

Per PEOPLEthe child was later identified as Jayden Gotell-Watkins. NBC 10 Philadelphia reports, where he went to visit his great-grandmother, Dorothy Smith, on vacation.

"He was a good kid, very funny. He was smart," Smith said NBC 10 Philadelphia.

In addition, according to the authorities, "13 officers, one firefighter and three residents" had to be taken to the hospital for "slight burns, smoke inhalation and exhaustion".

according to USA Todaythe authorities have also stated that it is not clear what caused the fire. However, foul play is not suspected at this time.

Finally, the outlet reported that the American Red Cross has vowed to provide meals and "guidance on the (next) steps they can take" to affected and displaced individuals and families. WPVI it is reported that the fire displaced at least 16 residents.

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Ass Shadow Room Previously reported, last month, reports surfaced of a man, Steven Weatherford Jr. who lost his life in a fire on Christmas Day. Weatherford Jr. reportedly planned to propose to his girlfriend in the middle of the vacation. However, when their home caught fire, Weatherford Jr. reportedly lost his life while trying to find the ring he had hidden from his girlfriend.

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