By: Richard L. Smith
A fire that broke out inside a two-story home in Paterson early Saturday morning has left approximately 20 residents displaced.
Firefighters responded to 640 East 30th Street shortly before 2:20 a.m. after reports of flames coming from the second floor of the building.
Crews quickly stretched hose lines into the home and began battling the flames while conducting searches for anyone who might have been trapped inside.
According to preliminary emergency reports, firefighters knocked down the main body of the fire by approximately 2:31 a.m. Searches of the second floor found no occupants.
The blaze was declared under control at approximately 2:43 a.m.
The American Red Cross was requested to assist 20 displaced residents.
No injuries have been reported in the preliminary information, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.