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One minor injury was reported in the blaze, which responders said ignited in the garage of a two-story home on Nicholas Court off Pehle Avenue near the Garden State Parkway shortly before 9:30 p.m. April 12.
Firefighters were met by heavy flames in the attic that quickly blew through the roof and raced through the home, they said.
All firefighters were ordered out less than 20 minutes after they'd arrived.
PSE&G was requested on a rush because of downed power lines.
Firefighters had the blaze knocked down around 10:30 p.m. They returned shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 13 to douse some rekindled hot spots.
Mutual aid responders reported at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Elmwood Park, Rochelle Park and Wallington, as well as Fair Lawn, Garfield and Lodi.
The Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps also responded along with township police.
DAMIEN DANIS took the photos and contributed to this report.
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