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Twelve Left Homeless As Year Comes To An End

Paterson, NJ - December 31, 2007 A fast moving, noon time fire, heavily damaged a two story, single family home at 76 22nd Ave. As fire raced through both floors, a grandfather lead his six grandchildren to safety and suffered minor burns to his hands and face. The children and other family members were uninjured, but the burn victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The blaze was brought under control in just over an hour. Cause and origin remain under investigation.

Photos and story by Ron Johnson