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Responders: Dog Hospitalized In Hackensack Fire

Hackensack firefighters doused a house blaze that responders said sent a dog to an animal hospital Friday afternoon.

183 Kent Street, Hackensack

183 Kent Street, Hackensack

 Photo Credit: Rory Puntasecca for DAILY VOICE
City firefighters quickly knocked down the Kent Street fire.

City firefighters quickly knocked down the Kent Street fire.

 Photo Credit: Rory Puntasecca for DAILY VOICE
Jerry DeMarco

First responders found heavy flames on the top floor of the 1½-story wood-frame home on Kent Street near northbound Route 17 shortly before 1:30 p.m.

They had the fire knocked down quickly and under control within 15-20 minutes.

The dog suffered smoke inhalation and required treatment, responders said.

Teaneck and Englewood firefighters assisted their Hackensack colleagues. Hackensack University Medical Center sent BLS and ALS rigs.

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