Bedroom Fire Extinguished in Bergenfield

Photo by Chris Tompkins www.btfirephotos.com

Photo by Chris Tompkins www.btfirephotos.com

Photo by Chris Tompkins www.btfirephotos.com

Photo by Chris Tompkins www.btfirephotos.com
BERGENFIELD, NJ - Firefighters were able to make quick work of a small mattress fire at 310 Phelps Ave. around 8:20 P.M. on February 28th. Deputy Chief Kneisler arrived within minutes and found a moderate smoke condition coming from the second floor and transmitted a working fire assignment. Ladder 1 arrived to the front of the building, followed by Engine 1 who stretched a line to the second floor to extinguish the fire. Crews vented the home and checked for any extension into the walls or ceiling. No injuries were reported. Mutual Aid assisted on scene, as well as with covering the city. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.