On October 21st, 2025, at approximately 1721 hours, the Linden Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 Block of West Elm St for a smoke condition. At this time, Linden fire units were operating at a 3rd alarm fire. The mutual aid task force at the cover assignment took this in. Deputy 6 arrived on scene and confirmed smoke showing from the front door of a 1-story wood-frame. Crews found a small fire on the first floor and had 1 line stretched and a supply established. Rahway Ladder 1 completed primary searches and Cranford Engine 2 knocked the fire with a water can. Companies deemed there was no extension and ventilated the structure. The scene was held to Cranford Engine 2, Union Engine 1, and Rahway Ladder 1 under the command of MAC 12.