The blaze apparently ignited on the second floor of the 2½-story, $1 million wood-frame home on Walton Street just off Jones Road shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13.
It was well-involved when firefighters arrived, requiring a defensive operation.
A huge column of smoke could be seen from nearby Route 4.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters faced water pressure issues as they continued to battle the blaze at noontime.
Mutual aid at the scene and in coverage included firefighters from Bergenfield, Bogota, Cresskill, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, Teaneck and Tenafly.
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