Heavy smoke and flames at the recently-purchased Lafayette Avenue home met them on arrival just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, responders said.
The fire went to three alarms for coverage and was brought under control within an hour.
Providing mutual aid at the scene were firefighters from Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park and Waldwick and in coverage from Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Haledon, North Haledon, Paramus and Saddle River.
No injuries were reported.
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