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Paterson Firefighters Douse Neighborhood Blaze

Paterson firefighters doused a Friday afternoon blaze that ravaged one multi-family home and damaged another.

Jasper Street, Paterson

Jasper Street, Paterson

 Photo Credit: Paterson Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale
Firefighters protected neighboring buildings while dousing the Jasper Street blaze.

Firefighters protected neighboring buildings while dousing the Jasper Street blaze.

 Photo Credit: Paterson Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale
Jerry DeMarco

No injuries were reported in the Jasper Street fire, which broke out around 1 p.m. and went to three alarms within 20 minutes.

Flames roared through the second and upper floors of one 2½-story wood-frame residence.

Firefighters limited the damage to neighboring homes while knocking down the blaze and getting it under control by 2:30 p.m.

Totowa and Bloomfield firefighters were among the mutual aid responders.

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