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4-Alarm Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings in Paterson

Paterson

A four-alarm fire damaged multiple buildings at the intersection of Lyon and River Street in Paterson on Friday morning.

According to fire officials, the fire, which started about 8:30 a.m., quickly spread throughout the original apartment building and spread to several neighboring structures.

There were no immediate report of any serious injuries or the cause.

The fire displaced several dozen people.

The fire took several hours to control.

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