42 Displaced by Paterson 4-Alarmer

At around 1000 on January 1, 2023, the Paterson Fire Department responded to reports of a fire on Harrison Street in the 2nd Battalion. On arrival, Battalion 2 reported heavy fire on the top floorand through the roof of a large three-story frame occupied multiple-dwelling with exposure problems and transmitted a second alarm. Companies attempted an aggressive interiorattack and performed searches undersevere conditions to ensure all occupants were out of the building. As portions of the roof started to collapse, all members were withdrawn and a third alarm was requested. A large light and airshaft in the centerof the building helped spread the fire, which destroyed the building. Afourth alarm was transmitted formanpowerand additional watersupply. One firefightersuffered minorinjuries, 42 people were left homeless and two additional buildings were damaged. The fire, which was underinvestigation, took several hours to be placed undercontrol.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo