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The fire at 950 River Drive, the site of the former Garden State Paper Company near Route 46, broke out just before 5 a.m. (PHOTO: Brett M. Dzadik)
Firefighters had it under control is less than two hours.
The 14 three-story units were still under construction and not occupied.
Eight units were destroyed and a ninth severely damaged, fire officials said. Nearby residents were evacuated from their homes.
No injuries were reported.
Joining Garfield firefighters were their counterparts from Elmwood Park, Maywood, Saddle Brook and Wallington.
Teaneck firefighters brought a food supply truck.
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