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Video: Firefighters Battle Paterson Blaze

Firefighters battled a raging Monday morning blaze at a Paterson mixed-use building.

The fire broke out in an auto body shop in the Market Street building off Route 80 around 9:30 a.m., city Police Director Jerry Speziale said.

Flames quickly consumed the first floor, responders said.

The fire went to four alarms within 40 minutes, then five alarms shortly after 11 a.m.

"We had a firefighter who fell through the roof but was able to self-evacuate and appears to be OK," Speziale said.

Firefighters from Haledon, Passaic, Clifton and Little Falls were among those providing mutual aid.

The blaze was considered under control within two hours of igniting, the director said.

No serious injuries were reported, he said. 

PHOTOS (below) by Damien Danis

Firefighters battle Paterson blaze.

Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

Firefighters quickly went to an exterior attack.

Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

At the scene.

Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

Market Street blaze.

Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

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