Large Fire Strikes Paterson (NJ) Warehouse

A fire ripped through a commercial building Wednesday morning in Paterson, New Jersey.

The warehouse is located near Routes 80 and 20. Smoke forced closures along the roadways. Massive plumes of smoke could be seen. Firefighters faced a tough battle as the windows in the building had grates. The flames also spread to an electrical pole.

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Video courtesy of MyFoxNY.com.

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