MorristownGreen.com said several businesses and apartments were heavily damaged in the blaze, including Del's Novelty & Party Supply Co., a Morristown landmark. Frank Manniello of the American Red Cross told the website that it's possible that nine families lost their apartments in the fire.

At approximately 11:14pm, emergency personnel received reports of a smoke condition in the area of Elm Street and Morris Street. Morristown Police say they responded and determined that there were visible flames noted in the rear of the buildings in the area of 82-88 Elm St.