Firefighters quickly put down Emerson house fire

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: No serious injuries were immediately reported, although a firefighter had to be treated after a fast-moving blaze at Westwood restaurant owner Luke Farrelly’s home in Emerson was quickly knocked down.

Photo Credit: *Cliffview Pilot File Photo*

Jerry DeMarco

12/13/2012 6:53 p.m.

Union Street, Emerson, fire (CLIFFVIEW PILOT photos)

The fire broke out at 101 Union Street, directly behind Emerson Junior-Senior High School, just before 1 p.m. and was under control in under a half-hour.

Farrelly, who has owned P.J. Finnegan’s for decades, lives in the 44-year-old house with his family.

Several fire and ambulance companies assisted, including those from Oradell, Westwood, River Vale and Fair Lawn.

PHOTO: Chris Saraceno (SPECIAL to CLIFFVIEW PILOT)

Washington Township’s Fire Department was called in to cover Emerson in the event of another fire.

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