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Firefighters Douse Overnight Blaze In Passaic

A fire that may have begun in a trash can ravaged a Passaic home before dawn Thursday.

50 De Bell Court, Passaic

50 De Bell Court, Passaic

Photo Credit: James Wood Sr.
Firefighters had the blaze on De Bell Court in Passaic under control in a little over an hour.

Firefighters had the blaze on De Bell Court in Passaic under control in a little over an hour.

Photo Credit: James Wood Sr.
The fire may have begun in a trash can next to the house.

The fire may have begun in a trash can next to the house.

Photo Credit: James Wood Sr.
Flames ran up the walls to the roof and attic.

Flames ran up the walls to the roof and attic.

Photo Credit: James Wood Sr.
The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. on De Bell Court in Passaic.

The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. on De Bell Court in Passaic.

Photo Credit: James Wood Sr.

Eight family members fled the 2½-story home on De Bell Court without injury after the three-alarm blaze broke out shortly after 3:30 a.m.

Smoke and flames poured from the front and side of the house after the fire ran up the walls to the attic.

Firefighters had the blaze under control in a little over an hour.

Mutual aid at the scene or in coverage of the city was provided by colleagues from several towns in Bergen and Passaic counties  -- among them, Clifton, Carlstadt, Moonachie, Rutherford and Wallington. 

EDITOR's NOTE: Please identify any other mutual aid departments that responded so they can be included here. Text: (201) 943-2794. Or email: gerardjdemarco@gmail.com. Or message: Jerry DeMarco (Facebook). Thank you.

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ALSO SEE: A Passaic police officer who stopped a speeding car after hearing gunshots found three injured city men inside, authorities said.

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/southpassaic/police-fire/passaic-police-traffic-stop-turns-up-gunshot-victims/793970/

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