Firefighter Falls Through Roof at Paterson (NJ) Multi-Alarm Fire

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One firefighter fell through the roof of the building of a car repair shop while working the scene of a fire that went to multiple alarms, reports ABC 7 New York. The firefighter sustained only minor injuries, according to NorthJersey.com, and there were no other reported injuries.

Smoke from the fire in the mixed-use building could be seen from up to a mile away, the report said.

Paterson firefighters were assisted by mutual aid from Haledon, Passaic, Clifton, and Little Falls Fire.

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