House fire turns deadly in Paterson, New Jersey

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- One person is dead after flames tore through a home in Paterson.

It happened Tuesday afternoon inside a two-family home on 17th Avenue.

Police have not yet identified the victim.

Five other people were displaced by the fire.

The Passaic County Prosecutor's office is investigating.

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