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Quick Work by Englewood Firefighters on Memorial Day

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ - Firefighters battled a quick second-alarm on the north side of town on the afternoon of Memorial Day, May 31st. Around 4:30 P.M., Englewood firefighters were dispatched to 231 Prospect Street for a reported fire. Upon arrival, command transmitted a working fire which was followed by a second-alarm for smoke showing from a two-story multiple occupied dwelling and fire burning through the exterior wall on the 'Bravo' side. Firefighters pulled two hand lines, stretching one to the first and one to the second, and quickly knocked down the fire. Crews remained on scene checking for extension and hitting hot spots. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid from Hackensack, Teaneck and Tenafly assisted on scene.

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CHRIS TOMPKINSSenior Correspondent

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