Bergenfeld Fully Involved Garage Fire

Bergenfield - Firefighters Battled an early morning fire in a detached garage that sent smoke billowing into the sky and threatened nearby exposures on Monday, December 12th.

Shortly before 6am, Bergenfield firefighters were dispatched to 38 South Woodside Ave for an active fire. Chief Zadrozna arrived on location and reported he had a detached garage with fire showing and requested the working fire assignment. Engine 3 was first to arrive on scene and stretched two 1.75" handlines to the fully involved two car garage and went into service knocking down the heavy fire. Dumont Engine 5 and Englewood Truck 2 arrived shortly after to assist in knocking the fire down. The fire was contained to the garage within 20 minutes and an exposure suffered minor exterior damage. Due to heavy clutter in the garage, crews performed extensive overhaul and knocking down remaining hotspots. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.