Blaze Erupts on Multiple Floors of Passaic Apartment Building

March 14, 2026 | Passaic, NJ

Firefighters rushed to an apartment building at 179 Columbia Ave on March 14 at around 9:36 p.m. after reports of a working fire. On-scene officials noted flames visible on the second and third floors of the structure. Arriving crews found fire showing and are actively working to contain the blaze. There are no confirmed reports of injuries at this time, and investigators are still determining the cause.

Fs On Scene w/ fure on 2nd & 3rd fl of a Apartment Building, Lines Stretched and Operating.

Local fire departments are leading the response, with extra units dispatched to provide support.

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