Dog dies, 12 people displaced by Paterson house fire

Firefighters say the dog was found trapped in a crate inside a bedroom.

News 12 Staff

Oct 14, 2025, 4:49 PM

Updated 4 hr ago

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Twelve residents were displaced, and a dog has died following a house fire in Paterson.
Flames broke out around 7 a.m. on Redwood Avenue.
Crews spent about an hour getting the fire under control.
Firefighters say the dog was found trapped in a crate inside a bedroom.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.