5-year-old boy, man die in Perth Amboy house fire

PERTH AMBOY — A 5-year-old boy and an adult male died in a house fire early Friday morning.

The fire was reported 3:07 a.m. at a two-story home at 109 Commerce St.

The boy was identified as Rhyan Jumelle. The man who died has not been publicly identified because authorities had not yet confirmed his identity.

The fire also hospitalized 10 people, including three firefighters, officials confirmed Friday afternoon.

Fire Chief Edward Mullen said earlier in the day that authorities had been looking for a man who had gone missing in the blaze.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze but do not believe it to be suspicious.

The house will be demolished, officials said.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ