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Englewood Fire Department

Children Tossed From Fire Escape Into Hackensack Heroes' Arms Children Tossed From Fire Escape Into Hackensack Heroes' Arms
Children Tossed From Fire Escape Into Hackensack Heroes' Arms Hackensack firefighters caught two children tossed to them by their parents during an overnight apartment building blaze. The city's bravest arrived at the four-story brick building on Prospect Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, to find several residents on the fire escapes trying to flee the second-floor blaze. Other children, as well as adults, were rescued safely after two youngsters were dropped to the firefighters from the escapes. No injuries were reported, fire officials said. Several tenants were displaced, however, and went to stay with relatives. The Red Cross ass…