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Paterson Handles Two-Alarm Fire Involving Two Buildings
December 31, 2020 | NEW JERSEY
MARTIN PELTA, Senior Correspondent

Photo by Marty PeltaLadder Co. #3 making extension to the exposure building.

Photo by Marty PeltaMembers of Ladder 3 preparing to vent the roof of the original fire building.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Paterson, NJ - At approximately 4:15 A.M. on December 31, 2020, Paterson Fire was dispatched to 222 E 30th Street on the report of a fire.
First responding units found a working fire in a three-story wood-frame dwelling with extension into the upper floor of the 'D' exposure, a similar type building.
Units made quick advancement and were able to hold the fire to two alarms. There were no injuries and units were cleared after approximately two hours.