3-alarm fire burns through 2 homes in Passaic, NJ

PASSAIC, New Jersey (WABC) -- A three-alarm fire in Passaic, New Jersey spread to at least two homes early Friday.

The fire broke out in the Hope Avenue homes at around 5:45 a.m.

Firefighters were working to stop the flames from spreading to more homes.

One resident was pulled from a second-floor apartment. He was being treated for smoke inhalation.

Residents from 158, 160 and 164 Hope Avenue were evacuated.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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