PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) -- Residents in Paterson, New Jersey, were warned to shelter in place and close their windows and doors on Saturday due to a fire that may involve hazardous substances, according to a notice posted on social media by city officials.

Anyone within a 1-mile radius of 198 Putnam Street in Paterson was put under the shelter-in-place order while the city's fire department responded to the situation.

Residents were also advised to turn off any heating and air conditioning if possible.

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