Three-alarm Paterson fire displaces 10 people from two homes
By Jonathan Greene
Published: December 11, 2017
A three-alarm fire displaced 10 people on Sunday night and severely damaged two homes on Holsman Street, according to a fire official.
Firefighters rescued two dogs from the flames. Fire was reported at 69 Holsman Street at around 9:30 p.m. It quickly spread to 67 Holsman Street.
Both two-story buildings were fully involved. Fire engines from neighboring towns responded in mutual aid.
Firefighters knocked down the flames in both buildings by 10:40 p.m.
Cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Fire officials notified the Passaic County Proseuctor’s Office of the multiple alarm fire.