Members of the 3rd Platoon responded to the 2½-story wood frame at 297 Berry Street just before 9 a.m.
Smoke was showing from the porch roof as the fire moved through the ceiling, Capt. Justin Derevyanik said.
Firefighters had it under control in 15 minutes.
A single occupant was evacuated by EMTs.
No injuries were immediately reported.
The Hackensack Fire Prevention unit investigated.
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