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News Breaking News Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze in Passaic, Victim Trapped

Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze in Passaic, Victim Trapped

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  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 09, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 09, 2026 06:08 AM EDT

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January 09, 2026 | Passaic, NJ

Firefighters are battling a three-alarm blaze at a 2.5-story frame home on Hope Avenue, where a victim is reportedly trapped inside. Emergency crews arrived at 160 Hope Ave. early Jan. 9, observing heavy fire showing from the structure. Search and rescue operations are actively underway as responders work to locate and extract the victim.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire showing from a 2.5 Story frame. Rpted Victim trapped. Srches in Progress. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating.Fire Department On Scene w/ fire showing from a 2.5 Story frame. Rpted Victim trapped. Srches in Progress. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating.

Two lines are stretched and operating to combat the flames. The incident was escalated to a third alarm due to the intensity of the fire and the reported entrapment.

No further details on injuries or the cause of the fire have been released at this time.

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