Hawthorne tire shop destroyed by fire; 4 residents displaced and cat missing

A fire destroyed the Hawthorne Tire Center in Passaic County, displacing four residents and resulting in the loss of a cat. Firefighters worked urgently to prevent hundreds of tires from fueling a long-term blaze. While some firefighters suffered heat exhaustion, no major injuries were reported. The building is expected to be demolished as the cause remains under investigation.