Montgomery Township Crews Responded to Chimney-Related House Fire on Route 206

Montgomery, N.J. — October 18 — On a Sunday morning, Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No.2 mobilized to address a residential structure fire at a property situated on Route 206 near Tamarack Circle.In coordinated efforts with Rocky Hill firefighters, the crews worked to contain the fire's extension emanating from the chimney.

A short time after 6:00 a.m., fire suppression units were dispatched in response to the reported incident. Upon arrival, Chief 46 verified that flames were visible emanating from the exterior of the residence in proximity to the chimney, accompanied by a moderate volume of smoke issuing from the roofline. Upon arrival, the initial engine unit extended approximately 800 feet of supply hose from the driveway's terminus to the residence, after which firefighters deployed an attack line to engage the fire.

Positioned astern of the engine apparatus, the Princeton Truck 60 undertook the critical task of breaching the building's exterior facade to access concealed voids where the conflagration had propagated between the chimney and the outer masonry.

Following the initial penetration, crews executed a comprehensive overhaul operation to rigorously verify the absence of further fire extension and to confirm that the blaze remained effectively contained.

In addition, Montgomery EMS, along with the emergency services from Hopewell and Plainsboro, rendered assistance.

Meanwhile, firefighters from Griggstown and Hillsborough maintained standby coverage for the township throughout the incident.

Following an investigation by the Montgomery Township Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Building Sub-Code Official, who authorized the partial re-occupancy of the residence, the incident resulted in no reported injuries. Emergency companies secured the scene approximately three hours after arrival. The department further advised residents to ensure that fireplaces and chimneys undergo inspection prior to the commencement of their seasonal usage.