Paterson NJ 3rd alarm, 85 Berkshire Ave. 05-02-21

In the early hours of May 2nd 2021 at approximately 06:45, Paterson NJ Firefighters from the 3rd battalion were dispatched to a reported fire at 85 Berkshire Ave. E-2 arrived quickly from their fire house a few blocks away and reported a fire in a 2 story mixed use frame building. 1 line was stretched and quickly extinguished what appeared to be an exterior fire however as searches were being conducted, conditions on the interior began to deteriorate and command reported smoke showing from the roof. Deputy 2, Chief Calamita requested a 2nd alarm as additional lines were stretched into the building and trucks opened the roof. Fire was found traveling the walls and in the attic, briefly venting out the vent holes before being knocked down. A 3rd alarm was requested for manpower as companies were faced with extensive overhaul to open up and look for any hidden fire. The fire was placed under control at just before 09:00.