Garfield firefighters were joined by a Paramus FAST team.
The Wallington FAST team and an Elmwood Park engine were also requested.
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The fire displaced at least four residents and a dog and caused extensive smoke and other damage to the 1½-story wood frame duplex at the corner of Pleasant and Lanza avenues.
A short stretch of Lanza Avenue was closed after the fire was called in just after 9:30 a.m.
Firefighters said they had it under control in a little over a half hour.
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