RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — On April 21st at 2:38 a.m., the Ridgefield Park Fire Department was dispatched to 193 Brinkerhoff St. for a reported house fire. Companies arrived on scene along with Assistant Chief Albequre, who transmitted a working fire and quickly requested a second alarm. Crews encountered heavy fire in the original fire building and the Bravo exposure upon arrival.

Firefighters conducted an interior fire attack, but due to worsening fire conditions, an evacuation order was given and a third alarm was transmitted. The fire also extended to the Delta exposure and two garages. As the fire consumed the buildings, several explosions occurred in the garages. The fire further extended to the rear decks of the homes. As conditions in the original fire building continued to deteriorate, all members were withdrawn from the structure. Numerous exterior handlines, along with Truck 2’s ladder pipe, were used to knock down the fire in the original building and the Bravo exposure.

All visible fire was extinguished, and extensive overhaul operations were conducted over approximately two hours of firefighting. No civilian injuries were reported. Two firefighters were transported with minor injuries. Mutual aid was provided by Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Leonia, Little Ferry, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Teaneck, and Tenafly, along with countywide rehab services, Assistant Chief Jacob Zardoya said.

The fire remains under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Mutual aid crews operated on scene for an extended period conducting overhaul operations and worked with Bergen County Hazmat to mitigate hazards.