Late afternoon blaze destroys Saddle Brook home.

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On April 28th at 16:22 hrs Saddle Brook fire companies was dispatched for patio furniture on fire on 306 John Ochs Drive. Ass't Chief Herman Wenzel arrived and confirmed the fire with extension into the home & attic. Chief of Dept Dave Mielincki arrived and took command. Engine 1 arrived first due and stretched handlines to knock the exterior fire. As additional companies arrived an interior push was made. With heavy fire in the attic and second floor command evacuated all personal from the building. Heavy fire vented through the roof and out the second floor at this time. An exterior attack was made with Ladder 3 operating their aerial device, and several outside hand lines to knock down the heavy fire. Mutual aid from Fair Lawn, Rochelle Park and Wallington arrived and assisted on the scene. The roof eventually collapsed, and the heavy fire was knocked down.
Police officers removed 2 dogs from the home prior to FD arrival. The Saddle Brook vol. Ambulance corps operated on scene along with County wide rehab for firefighters. Saddle Brook OEM also operated to assist. The fire cause is under the investigation of the Saddle Brook fire Prevention office. No injuries were reported.