The Christopher Street blaze at the corner of Charlton Avenue instantly went to two alarms after breaking out shortly before 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.
The fire raced through the 2½-story wood-frame home near Route 46, forcing firefighters out before the roof collapsed.
No serious injuries were immediately reported.
Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Wallington and Wood-Ridge.
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