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Belleville Residental Structure Fire
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Belleville Residental Structure Fire

At 21:43 on Wednesday the 23rd the Belleville Fire Department was dispatched to 152 Brighton Ave, multiple callers reporting a structure fire. Automatic aid was started shortly after the dispatch. At 21:45 Battalion 1 arrived reporting a 2 story wood frame with fire on the first division and confirming the assignment. Shortly after Battalion 1 reported a the first division fully involved and out the windows. At 21:47 Truck 1 arrived on scene and was directed to stretch a line. At 21:51 Essex County Fire Mutual Aid requested a Newark Signal 9 for house coverage, Newark Engine 13, Engine 27, Ladder 6 and Battalion 2 was the assignment. Bell and Sirens was also requested to the scene. Crews were having difficulties with the hydrant but shortly after were able to obtain a water supply. The fire was marked under control at 22:11 and crews would work extensively to continue to open everything up. Mutual aid was released at 22:55.

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Montville 3rd Alarm House Fire
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Montville 3rd Alarm House Fire

At ~17:53 the Montville and Towaco fire departments were dispatched to 38 Capstick Avenue in Montville for a residential structure fire, there were reports of people inside the house. A second alarm and third alarm were transmitted. Additionally a tanker task force was requested. Crews had issues accessing the house as it was on a large setback, also had issue as the closet hydrant was on a street one over to the east. Incoming units were advised to stage. By 18:24 all fire on the second floor was knocked and overhaul was started. By 18:34 three lines were in operation, a PAR had been conducted and all members were accounted for, although one member was treated for exhaustion. Primary and secondary searches were negative. By 18:53 hands were still working to open up. By 19:30 units were starting to clear the scene.

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Kearny 2nd Alarm Fire
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Kearny 2nd Alarm Fire

At 19:47 the Kearny Fire Department was dispatched to 4-6 Kearny Ave for the report of a building fire, they were advised of possible entrapment. At 19:50 Squad 2 arrived with the building being evacuated with smoke showing but no fire, Deputy 1 arrived on scene shortly after and assumed command. At 19:56 a second alarm was transmitted. Crews continued to work to include pulling ceiling, opening the roof and ventilating windows. The fire had extended to the cockloft and crews worked to chase it down. At 20:25 the Jersey City Taskforce which was currently acting as station coverage was sent to the scene. At 20:32 a EMS unit was requested to the front of a building to asset a firefighter. At 20:59 the incident was placed under control. A PAR was conducted and all members were accounted for.

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Hawthorne 5th Alarm Tire Shop Fire
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Hawthorne 5th Alarm Tire Shop Fire

At ~7:30 the Hawthorne Fire Department responded to 136 Goffle Road for a commercial structure fire. On arrival crews had fire showing, the incident eventually escalated to a fourth alarm bringing companies from Bergen and Passaic County. Departments that responded included North Haledon, Prospect Park, Paterson, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Midland Park, Passaic County EMS Task Force and more. The fire displaced four residents, a cat, and sent six firefighters to the hospital with minor injuries.

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