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Massive Christmas Morning Fire Destroys Mahwah Building Supply Company

UPDATE: Authorities reported no casualties in a massive pre-dawn Christmas fire that ripped through a commercial building in Mahwah and continued burning hours after it broke out.

Nearly 20 fire companies in all responded to the early-morning Mahwah blaze.

Nearly 20 fire companies in all responded to the early-morning Mahwah blaze.

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The fire at Arzee Building Supply in Mahwah burned for hours.

The fire at Arzee Building Supply in Mahwah burned for hours.

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Firefighters battle blaze at Arzee Building Supply Company on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah.

Firefighters battle blaze at Arzee Building Supply Company on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah.

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Arzee Building Supply is next to the Ramapo River in Mahwah.

Arzee Building Supply is next to the Ramapo River in Mahwah.

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Arzee Building Supply, Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah

Arzee Building Supply, Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah

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What became a five-alarm blaze broke out around 4:40 a.m. at Arzee Building Supply on Franklin Turnpike next to the Ramapo River.

Members of all five Mahwah fire companies were assisted by nearly 20 others from surrounding Bergen and Rockland county towns, along with police and EMS units, Police Chief Stephen Jaffe said.

Seven elevated streams were in operation in the building, which began to collapse within an hour or so of the start of the blaze.

A Bergen County Hazardous Materials Unit was summoned after a 1,000-gallon tank was compromised. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also responded.

“While most of us slept safely in our warm beds Mahwah's bravest, finest and most caring first responders, along with many of their colleagues from surrounding towns in Rockland and Bergen counties were fighting a large commercial fire,” Mahwah PBA Local #143 said.

“While we are glad there have been no reported deaths or injuries, it is sad to see someone’s livelihood reduced to ashes,” the union added. “Thank you to all those whose commitment to the safety and well-being of our community knows no holiday, especially our volunteers.”

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Arson Investigations Unit was summoned to help determine the case.

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