Tragedy Struck in Paterson: Family of Five Loses Lives to Devastating House Fire
A family of five was killed in a fast-moving house fire at 15 Emerson Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, on Friday night. The inferno engulfed the home by the time firefighters arrived, trapping all five victims on the second floor.
According to officials, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about people trapped inside, prompting a swift response from the Paterson Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews discovered that all five family members had perished from their injuries. The father, mother, and three children – ages 7, 12, and 14 – lost their lives in the blaze.
The Red Cross of New Jersey has pledged to provide emergency services to the seven extended family members who also lived at the residence, including financial assistance and relocation support as they recover from the traumatic event. However, authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, with Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh attributing the fatalities to "exacerbated circumstances" brought about by the windy weather on Friday night.
A total of two firefighters sustained injuries while battling the blaze and were transported to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center for treatment. As investigators continue to probe into the cause of the fire, the community is left reeling from the devastating loss of life.
A family of five was killed in a fast-moving house fire at 15 Emerson Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, on Friday night. The inferno engulfed the home by the time firefighters arrived, trapping all five victims on the second floor.
According to officials, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about people trapped inside, prompting a swift response from the Paterson Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews discovered that all five family members had perished from their injuries. The father, mother, and three children – ages 7, 12, and 14 – lost their lives in the blaze.
The Red Cross of New Jersey has pledged to provide emergency services to the seven extended family members who also lived at the residence, including financial assistance and relocation support as they recover from the traumatic event. However, authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, with Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh attributing the fatalities to "exacerbated circumstances" brought about by the windy weather on Friday night.
A total of two firefighters sustained injuries while battling the blaze and were transported to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center for treatment. As investigators continue to probe into the cause of the fire, the community is left reeling from the devastating loss of life.
, this is like so sad 
. A whole family of five gone in an instant 
. No one deserves that kind of tragedy 
. I hope those extended family members who lost their loved ones get all the support they need from the Red Cross and the community 
. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it's clear that weather conditions played a role 
. Fingers crossed for the firefighters who got hurt while trying to save everyone 
. Staying positive and sending love to Paterson during this tough time 
.
. 7, 12, and 14 years old too, young lives cut short by something that's just not right 
. And the father, mother, and kids all trapped on the second floor, I mean, how do you even escape from a fire like that? 
The Red Cross is doing what they can, but it's just not the same as bringing back those five people... so sad 
... like a family just lost so many lives in one go it's just heartbreaking 
rest in peace to the whole fam may they get the help and support they need 
.
they must be literally shattered. And I feel bad for the other family members too, they gotta deal with all this trauma and whatnot. Hope the Red Cross can do some good for 'em 
it was a 3-alarm fire, took 15 minutes for the fire department to arrive, and all 5 victims were on the second floor 
2000+ home fires occur in NJ every year, and most of them happen at night... 
it's just too much! 2 firefighters got injured, what about the families?! do they have the resources to deal with this trauma? 
The fact that it happened on a windy night doesn't make it any better, does it? 
, can't even imagine what that family must've been going through. Seven people affected by this tragedy... poor extended fam 
Just got word about fam of 5 lovin' ones losin' lives 
. Can't believe it's another senseless tragedy 
. Hope the extended family gets support they need 