The Carlstadt Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 90 Commerce Rd., at approximately 9:50 a.m. for a reported structure fire, Public Information Officer Jarrett Milligan said. Arriving crews encountered heavy fire throughout the structure and a large column of smoke visible from surrounding areas.
Firefighters immediately launched an aggressive fire attack while conducting primary searches of the building. All occupants were safely accounted for and no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians, Milligan said.
Due to the intensity of the fire, the incident commander requested mutual aid from neighboring departments, elevating the response to a second alarm.Coverage for the borough was coordinated through Bergen County OEM Fire Coordinators during the incident, officials said.
The fire was placed under control at approximately 11:28 a.m., according to the department. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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