Hillsdale Ladder 27 Responded to Westwood Machine Fire

Hillsdale, N.J. — September 26 — Hillsdale Fire Department's Ladder 27 responded to a Box Alarm in Westwood, called in by Battalion 7, for a reported fire involving a laundry machine.

Upon arrival, the fire companies checked the scene and investigated the reported appliance fire.

Firefighters discovered that the machine had a burnt motor, but there was no fire spreading beyond the appliance itself.

The incident was managed in a way that prevented the reported fire from spreading to any surrounding structure.

Firefighters inspected the area around the machine to ensure no additional fire spread occurred before concluding the assignment.

Incidents like this require crews to quickly assess whether an appliance fire has extended into nearby walls, cabinets, or other building parts. A detailed investigation helps identify any hidden fire conditions before firefighters leave the scene.

The Hillsdale Fire Department operated from its station located at 383 Hillsdale Avenue and functioned as a volunteer fire department.