Dozens forced out of homes after Paterson apartment complex fire

Sunday, August 28, 2016
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- More than a dozen people are out of their homes after a fire in New Jersey.

Firefighters responded to the apartment complex on 133 Harrison Street in Paterson at about 7 p.m. Sunday. They say the fire started on the first floor and quickly spread to other apartments.
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Two people were transported to St. Joseph's Hospital.

The fire was placed under control around 10:30 p.m.
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