Firefighters in Jersey City braved the cold temperatures to bring a fire under control on Pacific Avenue just off Communipaw Avenue this morning.
It appears two businesses, a pizzeria and cigar shop, as well three apartments may have been affected if not destroyed. This fire may have included a roof collapse.
The Red Cross confirms that it is helping a family of three, two adults, one child, and a dog.
There are no injuries reported, but firefighter suffered minor injuries by slipping on ice.
No word yet on the cause or where the fire started.