Paterson NJ Fatal 2nd alarm, 103 Gould Ave. 01-18-15

At around 20:30 hours on January 18th, 2015, Paterson Fire Dept responded to 103 Gould Ave for a possible fire. On arrival of the 1st battalion chief he reported smoke showing from the roof of a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling followed by a working fire. Companies found heavy fire in the attic and an interior attack was started. 1 victim was removed in serious condition during the primary search and transported to the hospital. With several lines operating on the interior, L-1 vented the roof and as heavy fire vented out of the B & D sides of the attic exterior lines were put into service to successfully protect the exposures. After the fire was knocked down in about 30 minutes, interior crews located another victim deceased in the attic. A 2nd alarm was transmitted for manpower and the fire was under control in about an hour.