Just past Midnight Mt Arlington Station 26 and EMS 83 were dispatched to
20 Hopatcong Ave, for a reported chimney fire. Chief -1 arrived on scene
within minutes and reported Heavy fire showing from a two story home. The
chief immediately requested Picatinny Arsenal Fire Department for a FAST
Team and response from Jefferson Co# 2 and Roxbury Co# 2 to the scene.
Mt Arlington quickly established a water supply and fed their Ladder
Truck. Upon arrival of the units they did a exterior attack until the
heavy fire was knocked down. The residents of the home were able to escape
without being injured Both Mt Arlington's and Jefferson's Ladders were used
for venting the home, and for fire suppression. As well as several hand
lines that were in operation. An additional Fast team was requested from
Roxbury Co# 1. The fire was brought under control in about two hours The Red
Cross also responded to the scene for the displaced residents . The fire is
under investigation at this time