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Quick Knockdown Stops Exterior Fire from Spreading to Dumont Home
April 16, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,

Photo by Dumont Volunteer Fire Department

Photo by Dumont Volunteer Fire Department

Photo by Dumont Volunteer Fire Department
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Dumont , NJ - Dumont Volunteer Fire Department crews responded to a reported fire on Highwood Drive, where the first arriving chief confirmed flames from an exterior source extending toward a residence.
Engine 3 and Engine 5 quickly deployed two hoselines, aggressively attacking the fire and bringing the main body under control within minutes, preventing further spread into the structure.
Mutual aid support included a FAST Team from Tenafly and a ladder company from Bergenfield, ensuring additional safety coverage on scene. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.