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Dog Saved, Firefighter Injured in Morning House Fire on E. Walnut Avenue
April 09, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,
Pleasantville, NJ - The Pleasantville Fire Department responded to a working structure fire on E. Walnut Avenue , arriving to find active fire in a two-story home.
Crews quickly brought the fire under control and conducted a search, rescuing a small dog from inside. The residence was unoccupied at the time.
One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Tricare EMS.
Mutual aid was provided by surrounding departments, while Pleasantville Police handled traffic and crowd control. The cause remains under investigation.