3-alarm fire in Fair Lawn destroys home, leaves 3 cats dead

Officials say the flames broke out on the 6th block of 5th Street. It took over an hour for firefighters to put out the flames.

News 12 Staff

Feb 25, 2024, 11:12 AM

Updated 80 days ago

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A three-alarm fire in Fair Lawn Saturday destroyed a home, killed three cats and left five people displaced.
Officials say the flames broke out on the 6th block of 5th Street. It took over an hour for firefighters to put out the flames.
No injuries were reported, according to authorities.
Officials say the Red Cross is currently helping the five individuals displaced by the fire.


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