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Ferocious Fire Destroys Little Ferry Home

UPDATE: An overnight fire consumed a private home in Little Ferry.

9 Franklin Avenue, Little Ferry

9 Franklin Avenue, Little Ferry

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The fire on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry broke out around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, and spread quickly.

The fire on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry broke out around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, and spread quickly.

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The roof and upper floor collapsed a short time after firefighters arrived at the single-family home on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry.

The roof and upper floor collapsed a short time after firefighters arrived at the single-family home on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry.

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Firefighters were quickly forced to battle the blaze on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry from the exterior.

Firefighters were quickly forced to battle the blaze on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry from the exterior.

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The single-family home on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry was a total loss. There were no injuries.

The single-family home on Franklin Avenue in Little Ferry was a total loss. There were no injuries.

Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

Everyone got out OK and no injuries were reported in the blaze, which broke out in the 2½-story residence on Franklin Street, just off Redneck Avenue, shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.

Firefighters met heavy flames on the second floor and attic, quickly forcing them to work from the exterior.

A short time later the roof and entire top floor collapsed.

They had the fire officially under control by 3 a.m.

Mutual aid responders at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Hasbrouck Heights, Moonachie, Ridgefield Park, South Hackensack and Wood-Ridge.

The Little Ferry Bureau of Fire Prevention is investigating the cause.

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