The blaze erupted around 5 p.m. at multiple multi-family homes on Totowa Avenue.
The American Red Cross was assisting 49 people from 13 different families.
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49 Displaced By Multi-Alarm Paterson Fire
Nearly 50 people were displaced by a five-alarm fire Sunday, Feb. 23 in Paterson, officials said.
Paterson fire Feb. 23.
Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice
Paterson fire Feb. 23.
Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice
Paterson fire Feb. 23.
Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice