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Woodland Park has a car fire with two exposure buildings involved in fire

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Woodland Park - Passaic County. May 23, 2026. The West Paterson Fire Department responded to a reported car fire in the driveway of 47 Whippany Avenue off McBride located between two structures. On arrival a well involved car was quickly spread to adjacent structures. The fire extended to two homes, extensive damage to the Exposure B and fire extended into Exposure D, two handlines were deployed and knocked down heavy fire an additional handline was stretched into the home on the right of the car fire. Heavy fire was quickly knocked down, and crews began an interior operation. Mutual aid from Little Falls, Totowa. Paterson to the fire scene and additional towns for house coverage. Searches were conducted of the two homes. Firefighters extinguished all visible fire in fifteen minutes but operated for two hours on scene with extensive overhaul.

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TODD HOLLRITTCorrespondent

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