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One Dead In Paterson Fire: Authorities

One person was killed in a two-alarm fire in an abandoned building in Paterson early Thursday, Feb. 29, authorities said. 

A man was killed overnight in a fire in Paterson.

A man was killed overnight in a fire in Paterson.

Photo Credit: Mayor Andre Sayegh Facebook

At 3:30 a.m., firefighters were on scene at 69 Mercer St., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, Paterson Police Department Officer In Charge Isa Abbassi, and Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea said.

Firefighters discovered the body on the second floor of the house after putting out the blaze, authorities said. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed, authorities said.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said the city is in mourning.

"Our firefighters worked feverishly to contain the fire and prevented any further loss of life," Sayegh said

The investigation is active and ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact  1-877-370-PCPO.

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