Heroes: Pets Rescued In Fierce Lodi Fire

Firefighters rescued several pets during a blaze that blew through a Lodi home.

Assistant Lodi Fire Chief Michael Lortz rescues dog.
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113 Westervelt Place, Lodi
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Flames raced through the Westervelt Place home in Lodi.
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What a hero looks like: Lodi Assistant Fire Chief Michael Lortz
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Jerry DeMarco

10/18/2021 9:04 p.m.

The fire broke out on the first floor of the Westervelt Place home between 1st and Charles street just before 6 p.m. Monday.

It quickly went to two alarms -- three for coverage.

Everyone got out OK and no injuries were reported.

Among those providing mutual aid at the scene were firefighters from Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights and Wallington. Companies from Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook and Wood-Ridge provided coverage.

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