Hackensack FD: Exhaust Fan Fire Turns Into Destructive Blaze

UPDATE: What began as an exhaust fan fire turned into a raging blaze that destroyed a Hackensack office building.

952 Main Street, Hackensack
Photo Credit: *HACKENSACK FD*

Aftermath of fire on Main Street off Route 4 in Hackensack.
Photo Credit: *HACKENSACK FD*

At the scene on Main Street off Route 4 in Hackensack.
Photo Credit: *HACKENSACK FD*

The fast-moving fire decimated the Main Street multi-use building.
Photo Credit: *HACKENSACK FD*

Firefighters were forced to take an exterior approach.
Photo Credit: *Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE*

Jerry DeMarco

10/10/2021 11:45 a.m.

No injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out at the 2½-story Noracare Wellness building on Main Street just off eastbound Route 4 shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, city firefighters said.

Firefighters were dousing flames between the floor and ceiling when some of the drop ceiling came down, they said.

All crews were ordered out of the building as heavy fire extended to the second floor and attic.

Master streams knocked down the flames, which blew through windows and the front door.

Firefighters then returned in to douse flame pockets.

Assisting at the scene were firefighters from Englewood, Teaneck, Bogota and Ridgefield Park and in coverage colleagues from Bergenfield, Maywood, Rochelle Park and Little Ferry.

The Hackensack Fire Prevention Bureau is investigating the cause, which responders said didn't appear suspicious.

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