Man Dies Of Injuries

JERSEY CITY MAN SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES SUSTAINED IN SUNDAY'S HOUSE FIRE

     " Scot Rienecker Dies From Injuries On Monday After Being Injured In A Jersey City House Fire Sunday Afternoon."

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:52 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- A 50-Year-Old Jersey City man died on Monday, February 20, 2023, from injuries he sustained in a Sunday Afternoon House Fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez.

     On Sunday, February 19, 2023, at approximately 12:11 p.m., Members of The Jersey City Fire Department responded to 309 10th Street in The City on a report of a Structure Fire. Upon arrival, Firefighters made entry into the residence and discovered an Unresponsive Man, later identified as Scot Rienecker, 50, inside of the Building.

     Mr. Rienecker was immediately transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment. Due to the severity and nature of his injuries, Mr. Rienecker was transported to Cooperman-Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey where he was being treated for Extensive Burns. On Monday, February 20, 2023, at approximately 8:28 p.m., Mr. Rienecker succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:28 p.m.

      The preliminary investigation conducted by The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force determined that the Fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time. The Cause and Origin of the Fire remain under active investigation.

FILED UNDER FEBRUARY 22, 2023: LAW< LOCAL, HUDSON: