PASSAIC, New Jersey (WABC) -- A four-alarm fire that burned through an apartment building in Passaic Thursday morning was brought under control by 5 a.m.
The fire broke out on the first floor of the Gregory Avenue building just before 2 a.m. The family living on the first floor evacuated, with help from police officers.
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Heavy smoke spread throughout the five-story building.
"Each apartment has to be checked" before residents are allowed to return to their home, Passaic Mayor Hector Lora," . They are being temporarily housed at Passaic City Hall.
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Two firefighters sustained minor injuries and are in stable condition at the hospital. Approximately 120 people were displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.