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CREWS BATTLE LATE-NIGHT 2-ALARM FIRE
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CREWS BATTLE LATE-NIGHT 2-ALARM FIRE

CREWS BATTLE LATE-NIGHT 2-ALARM FIRE On August 1st, around 11:10 PM, Collinsville, Whitesboro, and Tioga FD’s were toned out to a possible structure fire in Collinsville. Upon Chief 700’s arrival, he reported heavy fire coming from 3 sides of the building. A second alarm was quickly transmitted. Crews from Sadler, Indian Creek, and Gunter came to assist. The fire was brought under control shortly after the second alarms arrival. Crews were released from the scene around 1 AM. No injuries were reported Photographer: Texas_Responds_144Q

TexasAug 1, 2026
Grapevine House Fire Quickly Controlled by Grapevine Firefighters
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Grapevine House Fire Quickly Controlled by Grapevine Firefighters

At 8:31 PM Grapevine firefighters were dispatched to a possible house fire on Hummingbird Trail. Police officers arrived and advised there was smoke from the roof, and began to ensure everyone was out of the home. Grapevine fire units arrived on scene and declared a working attic fire and began fire attack. Firefighters were able to quickly gain control of the fire and made sure everyone was out safely. Assignment: BATTALION7, ENGINE4, ENGINE6, ENGINE8, MARSHAL3, MEDIC5, MEDIC6, MEDIC8, SQUAD7, TRUCK5, TRUCK7, COLLEYVILLE ENGINE, EULESS ENGINE, SOUTHLAKE CHIEF, SOUTHLAKE ENGINE, SOUTHLAKE TRUCK Full Album: https://workdrive.zoho.com/folder/wctze7503ff1850de4abeb0bbc665f20312ed

TexasJul 29, 2026
2nd Alarm House Fire in Montclair
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2nd Alarm House Fire in Montclair

On Saturday the 25th, at 15:22, the Montclair Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 152 South Mountain Ave and Gates for the report of a fire. At 15:27 Engine 1 arrived and reported a 2 1/2 story with smoke showing from the rear. Battalion 4 arrived immediately after and reported smoke from the doors and the second floor, at 15:27 a second alarm was transmitted requesting two additional engines and a truck to the scene, the address was corrected to be 158 South Mountain ave. At 15:29 the fire was transmitted over the county mutual aid channel. West Orange Engine 2, Orange Engine 4, and Nutley Ladder 1 were dispatched, also the West Orange Tour Commander and Nutley FD-101 responded to the scene. They had water on the fire by 15:31 and just minutes later a water supply. At 15:34 a primary search was completed and returned negative of the second floor, at 15:37 the primary search for the third floor was also negative. Crews had three lines in operation and were working extensively to open up the walls and ceilings to chase down pockets of fire and ensure the fire didn't extend. The fire was placed under control at 16:14 with mutual aid companies clearing at 16:24 and all Montclair companies clearing at 17:05, releasing the scene to MPD.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJul 25, 2026
Flower Mound Firefighters Make Quick Work of House fire
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Flower Mound Firefighters Make Quick Work of House fire

On July 21st, at 3:17 PM, Flower Mound FD was responding to a possible structure fire off of Live Oak Road. Through the use of traffic cameras, dispatch was able to confirm smoke in the area, prompting a working fire. Battalion 501 arrived on scene to find smoke pushing from 3 sides of the house. After the first arriving engine made scene, a quick attack was performed to knock the fire. No injuries were reported as a result of this call. Photographer: Texas_Responds_144Q DFW Eagle Respondces Group: First In Media Tags: Flower Mound Fire Department Flower Mound Police Department Pierce Mfg Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Video link: https://youtu.be/4uIv02UiCGY?si=eloWqu-EyTStw1_D

TexasJul 21, 2026
Newark Fire Leaves Dozens Displaced
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Newark Fire Leaves Dozens Displaced

At 20:00 the Newark Fire Department dispatched a full assignment to 801 Summer Ave for a house fire, and by 20:40 had alerted the County, with initial reports of people trapped inside. Battalion 3 reported a 2 1/2 story frame with fire showing and requested NPD for traffic control. At 20:07 there was water on the fire but crews faced water pressure problems. At 20:10 Deputy 1 assumed command, reporting fire on the Delta and Bravo sides with possible exposure problems, and a second alarm was declared shortly after. By 20:13, command structure was set, Deputy 1 as command, Battalion 3 operations chief, Battalion 1 interior operations chief, Battalion 2 safety officer, and Battalion 5 exposure chief, with second alarm units directed to the command post. At 20:48 a Bloomfield engine and Montclair truck were dispatched for the cover assignment, followed shortly by a South Essex engine, Millburn engine, and Irvington truck; Nutley was dispatched in place of Montclair, which couldn't provide a truck company. All coverage units were in place in Newark by 21:01-21:09. At 20:56 the fire was placed under control with a completed PAR check showing all companies accounted for, and command reported extensive overhaul. South Essex, Millburn, and Irvington were released from coverage at 21:51, followed by Bloomfield and Nutley at 22:35. 21 adults and 5 children were displaced, and 5 dogs unfortunately passed away.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJul 17, 2026
Two Dead after Massive Fire in Orange
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Two Dead after Massive Fire in Orange

At 08:28 Orange Fire Dispatch reported a signal 11 now a second alarm at 212 Park Place, they then upgraded to a 3rd alarm immediately after. South Essex, West Orange, Bloomfield, Irvington engines were requested as well as Montclair and East Orange trucks. Just a few minutes later it was upgraded to a fourth alarm with engine companies from Livingston, Belleville, North Caldwell, and Cedar Grove with truck companies from Millburn and Nutley as well as MAC 1. North Caldwell was unable to provide an Engine so a Verona Engine took its place and was directed to house coverage. At 08:49 Newark provided Engine 7, Engine 11 and Battalion 2 for house coverage later adding Ladder 8, they were then sent direct to scene with Verona Engine and Roseland Truck being sent for house coverage. At 09:04 a fifth alarm was transmitted to the county with house coverage being sent to the scene. At ~09:20 a PAR was conducted and all units were accounted for, at 09:25 a urgent message was transmitted for a power line down on the Alpha side of the structure. At 09:26 Fairfield and all other Essex county house coverage was cancelled and Jersey City was enroute, Newark was put on alert incase of any other needs until they arrive. Around that time a NJ Transit bus was dispatched to assist with the displacements and rehab. At 09:34 an urgent message was relayed over the county from Millburn Tower Ladder 5-2 about bricks falling on the Charlie side of the building. At 09:49 another PAR check was conducted and was conducted and all units were accounted for. At 09:54 another urgent message over the county for down live powerlines on the alpha side of the main fire building by MAC 1. At 10:01 a message was broadcasted for the chimney being unstable on the main fire building. At 10:02 Jersey City units arrived for house coverage. At 10:15 the Newark USAR unit was requested to the scene. At 10:20 the Livingston, Verona Engine and Roseland Truck were dismissed. At 10:25 the Millburn shoring unit was requested but was advised it was out of service, the Elizabeth shoring unit was requested in its place. At 10:29 the Bloomfield, Belleville Engines and Nutley Ladder were released. At 10:33 two Newark Engines and their Truck were released, holding the battalion waiting for their USAR. At 10:34 Essex County OEM was responding to the scene. At 10:39 the Cedar Grove Engine and Millburn Tower Ladder were released. At 11:20 the Elizabeth shoring unit was placed on scene. At 11:22 MAC 1 reported the only mutual aid companies remaining were Bloomfield Rescue, Bell and Sirens, Irvington Engine, South Essex Engine, West Orange Engine, Montclair and East Orange Trucks, Newark & Elizabeth Shoring Units, MAC 10 would remain on scene as the mutual aid coordinator. At 11:33 Irvington and West Orange were released. At 11:42 the Essex County Prosecutors office was marked on scene. At 11:53 East Orange was released. At 11:58 Bloomfield Rescue was released. At 12:08 Montclair Truck was released. South Essex Engine was released at 12:34. At 12:41 the Medical Examiner was placed on scene. At 12:44 South Essex Rescue was released. Additional units were released from the scene. Jersey City was released from house coverage at 14:53. Reports from multiple news outlets say around 20 people displaced with two fatalities, a young girl and an elderly woman, my heart goes out to their families and the community.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJul 11, 2026
Paterson 2nd Alarm Structure Fire
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Paterson 2nd Alarm Structure Fire

On the ninth of July, at 16:59, the Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to 376 Getty Avenue for report of fire. On arrival, Squad 6 reported two and a half story wood frame with heavy fire and exposure problems. A second alarm was requested on arrival. Passaic Ladder 1 and the Passaic Safety Battalion Chief responded to the scene, with various departments from Passaic and Bergen county providing house coverage for the Paterson Fire Department. The North Jersey Fire Canteen also responded. Two firefighters were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The main body of fire was knocked at 17:46 and crews began overhaul. At 18:35 Passaic Ladder 1 was released from the scene. At 18:51 command reported companies packing up, primary and secondary search complete and negative, companies were able to call available upon their leisure.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJul 9, 2026
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire in Bloomfield
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2nd Alarm Apartment Fire in Bloomfield

Today, the twenty seventh of June, at 16:36 the Bloomfield Fire Department was dispatched to 88 Monroe Place for reports of a fire, automatic aid from Belleville and Nutley was also dispatched. At 16:38 Car 3 arrived reporting the building to be evacuating and alarms sounding. Smoke conditions were identified on the third floor and shortly after confirmed fire on the third and fourth floor, a working fire was declared at 16:43.The second alarm units were toned out. Lines were stretched to units 304 and 404 where the fire was located. A water supply was established and crews made their way to the roof, they identified multiple hot spots on the TIC and made inspection cuts. At 17:02 fire in unit 304 was knocked and crews were opening the ceiling. At 17:15 fire was reported still to be in the walls of unit 404. At 17:22 the remainder of the fire in unit 404 was knocked. At 17:50 Nutley, West Orange, and Orange were released. At 19:40 Newark was released from house coverage and around that time Bloomfield units started to be released. Lieutenant Icolari was set as the coordinator for displaced residents. At 21:06 the street was reopened.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJun 27, 2026
Paterson 3rd Alarm Structure Fire
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Paterson 3rd Alarm Structure Fire

The Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to 53 E 16th St at ~18:15 for a possible fire. On arrival Engine 2 reported a 2 and 1/2 story wood frame residential structure with heavy fire from the rear extending to the attic with an exposure problem, they immediately requested a 2nd alarm. At ~18:21 command reported two lines in operation with the exposure to the delta now on fire, they started working on a water supply and primary searches. Battalion three continued to give assignments to the incoming units. At 18:22 the IC reported extension to the bravo exposure and requested a third alarm. At 19:24 it was reported all visible fire was knocked and overhaul was to start. The fire was marked under control shortly after. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for non-fire related injuries.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJun 19, 2026
Caldwell Structure Fire
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Caldwell Structure Fire

At 13:49 the Caldwell Fire Department was dispatched to 56 central ave for an active working structure fire. At 14:14 Caldwell over the county mutual aid channel requested a RIT team from Verona and station coverage for Caldwell, they advised they had Caldwell, West Caldwell, and Essex Fells on scene. The county fire coordinator was also dispatched. Verona responded as the RIT. Roseland Engine, Fairfield Engine, and a Cedar Grove Truck were dispatched for coverage, Cedar Grove was unable to provide a truck for coverage so a Montclair Truck was dispatched in its place. Additionally Bell and Sirens was dispatched at 14:25 but was cancelled at 14:27. At 14:30 the fire was placed under control per MAC 9. At 15:20 house coverage was released as well as all mutual aid units from the scene.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJun 13, 2026
2nd alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Hasbrouck Heights
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2nd alarm Commercial Structure Fire in Hasbrouck Heights

At 19:11 the Hasbrouck Heights fire department was dispatched to 101 Industrial Road in Teterboro, the address is on the border of Hasbrouck Heights and Teterboro. At 19:12 the Wood-Ridge fire department was dispatched to the incident on working fire, at 19:14 a signal 1030 was issued for the incident. At 19:33 the Bergen county fire coordinators were requested to respond to the incident, at this time it was a 2nd alarms structure fire.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJun 9, 2026
Montclair 2nd alarm Structure Fire
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Montclair 2nd alarm Structure Fire

At 07:24 the Montclair Fire Department was dispatched to 629 Valley Road for reports of smoke condition per the Montclair Police Department, who were there to investigate a burglary alarm. On arrival units first reported nothing showing but shortly after reported smoke coming from the second floor on the alpha side. There were initial reports of two people unaccounted for, Car 2 called for a 2nd alarm at 07:29. On the scene was Montclair Engine 1, Engine 3, Truck 1, Battalion 4, Car 2, Squad 4, Rescue 1, Utility 1 and later on Car 7 as the investigator. Montclair Ambulance Unit had an ambulance as well as the EMS supervisor. Mutual aid had a West Orange Engine, Orange Engine, Nutley Truck, Nutley Battalion Chief as well as Bells and Sirens on scene. For backfill there was a Bloomfield Engine, Clifton Engine, and a Cedar Grove Truck. The fire was marked under control at 07:57 with all crews still operating on the scene. Mutual aid units were released from the scene at 08:38, mutual aid from headquarters was released at 09:16. All Montclair units and bell and sirens with the exception of Engine 2 were released at 09:04. Squad 4 was released at 10:16 and command was transferred to the investigator.

NY/NJ Tri-StateJun 8, 2026
Lightning Strikes Apartments in North Richland Hills Prompting 2 Alarm Fire
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Lightning Strikes Apartments in North Richland Hills Prompting 2 Alarm Fire

Sunday Evening North Richland Hills firefighters battled an apartment fire at the 8000 block of Davis blvd. Truck 221 came across the fire while responding to another call. Crews had fire through the roof of the third story and immediately requested a second alarm to bring additional resources from various departments including the Bedford Texas Fire Department Keller Public Safety Colleyville Fire Department and the Haltom City Fire Department. No injuries were reported. #fire #firedepartment #texas #firefighter #northrichlandhillstx

TexasMay 24, 2026
Grapevine Firefighters Battle Wind Driven House Fire
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Grapevine Firefighters Battle Wind Driven House Fire

South Grapevine House Fire - Just after 12:30 PM today, the Grapevine Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire on the 4700 block of Glenbrooke Dr. Callers advised smoke and fire in the bedroom. Upon arrival, Battalion 1 observed a large volume of smoke from the second floor of a house and declared a working fire. The fire spread to the exterior chimney and the attic. High winds allowed the fire to evolve quickly. Firefighters were able to quickly gain control of the fire within 30 minutes. Firefighters from @colleyvillefd @bedfordtxfd @southlakepoliceandfire and the DFW Airport Department of Public Safety responded to assist. #fire #firefighter #grapevine #texas #firedepartment

TexasFeb 24, 2026
Dallas Firefighters Rescue 5 From Apartment Fire
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Dallas Firefighters Rescue 5 From Apartment Fire

Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to a reported structure fire at the Garrison Apartments early Sunday morning, displacing multiple residents and sending two people to the hospital. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on December 28, 2025, firefighters were called to The Garrison Apartments, located at 9911 Whitehurst Drive. Upon arrival, crews reported heavy smoke fire. A Second Alarm was transmitted shortly thereafter. Several residents were forced to evacuate surrounding buildings, and the Red Cross was notified to assist those displaced. Two residents were transported to a local hospital; their conditions have not been released at this time. The Dallas Fire-Rescue Arson Unit is investigating the cause of the fire. No further details were immediately available. #apartmentfire #Breakingnews #DFR #Firefighters #dallastx #2alarmfire

TexasDec 28, 2025
Southlake House Struck By Lightning, Causes Fire in Attic
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Southlake House Struck By Lightning, Causes Fire in Attic

May 5, 2025 – 12:55 PM | Southlake, TX | First In Media SOUTHLAKE, TX — Southlake Fire Department crews responded to a reported structure fire at a two-story home around 12:50 PM this afternoon. Lightning struck the house, igniting a fire in the attic, according to a neighbor. A full structure fire response was dispatched from multiple cities in the area. Firefighters from Engine 401 Sprayed the home Outside with a handline and proceeded to knock down the flames in the attic. The fire was brought under control in around 1 hour. Truck 401, Engine 401, and Engine 402 remained on scene for overhaul and ventilation. Thanks to the quick action by crews from Southlake, Grapevine, Bedford, and Westlake, the fire was limited to the second floor and attic. No injuries were reported.

TexasMay 5, 2025