Firefighter injured after flames break out at Paterson, New Jersey furniture store

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Fire breaks out inside Paterson furniture store
One firefighter was injured after a fire broke out at a furniture store in Paterson, New Jersey.

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- One firefighter was injured after flames broke out at a furniture store in New Jersey.

The fire started at the store on Market Street Sunday night.

Firefighters had a hard time getting to the source due to maze-like conditions inside.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh praised first responders for keeping the fire from spreading.

Sayegh also said one firefighter was hurt after he fell down a flight of stairs. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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