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Abandoned school building in Paterson goes up in flames

The fire happened at the former School 5 building on Wayne Avenue, according to video posted on the Citizens app.

News 12 Staff

Dec 8, 2025, 6:26 AM

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An abandoned school building went up in flames Sunday night in Paterson.

The fire happened at the former School 5 building on Wayne Avenue, according to video posted on the Citizens app.

Nobody was hurt, and it's unclear what started the fire.

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