Victim Trapped in Passaic Home as Firefighters Respond to Second Alarm

January 09, 2026 | Passaic, NJ

Firefighters are battling a second-alarm fire at a two-and-a-half story frame house on Hope Avenue early Friday morning, with a victim reported trapped inside. The 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc., reported fire showing from the structure upon arrival. Search and rescue efforts are underway, and two lines are stretched and operating at the scene.

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

The blaze was reported at 6:01 a.m. on Jan. 9, as crews work to contain the flames and rescue the victim.

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