301 Union Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi, and Clifton
Fire Department Acting Chief Daniel Collins announce that on February 6, 2025, at
approximately 8:26 p.m., members of the Clifton Fire Department and Clifton Police Department
responded to 301 Union Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, on a report of a working fire. One
individual, Michael Lazor, 63-years-old from Clifton sustained injuries from the fire. He was
transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and pronounced deceased.
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. This investigation is active and ongoing. More
information will be released when it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.
