Two-Alarm Fire Rages at Paterson Two-Story Building

January 05, 2026 | Paterson, NJ

Firefighters tackled a two-alarm fire at a two-story building located at 81 East 39th Street on Jan. 5. Emergency crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions inside the structure. Ladder teams worked to open the building for ventilation of smoke and heat, as mutual aid was called in to help manage the incident.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in a 2 Story structure, Lines Stretched and Operating, truck Company's opening up, Mutual Aid Request.

Due to the fire's severity, the response was upgraded to a second alarm. No injuries were reported immediately after the event.

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