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One resident Rescued at Fire in Multi family Dwelling
January 09, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
MARTIN PELTA, Correspondent

Photo by Marty PeltaPassaic and Clifton Ladders extended at scene.

Photo by Marty PeltaPassaic Firefighters on roof of fire building

Photo by Marty PeltaIncident Command Table

Photo by Marty PeltaNews correspondent Tony Caputo of News 12 NJ, broadcasting from scene.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
At approximately 545am on January 9 for the report of a fire in a multi family home. The victim was located in a 2nd floor bedroom with serious injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 9 residents of the building were displaced and were being assisted by The Red Cross. Mutual Aid was received at the scene and for coverage at city firehouses.