Paterson NJ 4th Alarm, 1005 & 1007 Madison Ave. 01-16-19

At 1715 on January 16th, 2019 Co's in Paterson NJ Fire Dept's 1st battalion were dispatched to 1005 Madison Ave. for calls reporting a building fire. While leaving quarters a few blocks north of the fire, Ladder 1 reported smoke in the area quickly followed by Engine 1 reporting a working fire in a 2-1/2 story frame. Battalion 1 arrived and reported heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floors with exposure problems on both sides and requested a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival of Deputy 1, Chief Del Valle, he reported heavy fire with extension into the B exposure, a 2-1/2 story mixed used frame and shortly after requested a 3rd alarm bringing all on duty 7 engines, 3 ladders and the rescue to the scene. Heavy fire broke through the roof of the original fire building and co's reported heavy fire in the attic of the exposure, due to deteriorating conditions, command pulled all members out and set up a defensive attack.
As the bulk of the fire was knocked down, co's re-entered the bravo exposure where they found fire running the walls and ceilings, additional lines were stretched into the building and a 4th alarm was requested bringing mutual aid co's to the scene.
At around 21:00 command reported the fire PWH with companies continuing to hit hot spots and releasing some companies. Units remained on the scene for several more hours overhauling and hitting hot spots. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the PFD investigation unit and the county prosecutors arson squad.