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Two-Alarm Fire Quickly Contained on Maryland Street
August 11, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,
Westfield, NJ - The Westfield Fire Department, with assistance from Police and EMS, responded to a residential structure fire on Maryland Street, encountering heavy smoke from the second floor of a single-family dwelling.
Firefighters initiated an interior attack and confirmed all occupants had safely evacuated. The fire was located on the second floor and brought under control in a coordinated effort. Mutual aid companies responded on a second alarm while additional units covered the town. Police secured the scene, and EMS provided firefighter rehabilitation support.
No injuries were reported. The fire was determined to be accidental, and the structure was deemed uninhabitable.
1RN News Team
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