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Chimney fire

Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD
Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD It took a couple hours but firefighters were able to extinguish a fire in Sussex County on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 9:44 p.m., the Sussex County Sheriffs 911 Center alerted firefighters of a fire on West Lakeside Lane, Hampton Township Fire and Rescue said. First responders arrived on scene to find a chimney fire that had turned into a structure fire, firefighters said. "Firefighters chased this stubborn fire, into several void spaces before completing extinguishment," Hampton Township Fire and Rescue said Firefighters spent about 2.5 hours figh…
Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire
Firefighters Battle Frelinghuysen Chimney Fire Firefighters in Frelinghuysen Township battled a chimney fire that saw heavy smoke billowing on Monday evening, Jan. 22, the Allamuchy Fire Department said on Facebook and shared in a photo. At 9:20 p.m. the fire department responded to Heller Road in Frelinghuysen for fire. Firefighters requested mutual aid upon arrival after finding a working chimney fire that had spread to the attic, firefighters said.  Firefighters spent two hours on scene before clearing the area at 11:30 p.m., firefighters said. There were no reports of any injuries. 
Overnight Fire In Fair Lawn Serves As Reminder About Chimney Safety Overnight Fire In Fair Lawn Serves As Reminder About Chimney Safety
Overnight Fire In Fair Lawn Serves As Reminder About Chimney Safety A pre-dawn chimney fire doused by Fair Lawn's bravest serves as a critical public safety reminder. Fire from a chimney extended into the walls on the first floor of the Saddle River Road home shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, March 26, Fire Chief Jake Mamo said. Mamo, who transmitted a general alarm, said firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and opened the walls to check for any extension. No injuries were reported. The Fair Lawn Rescue Squad, Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Police Department all assisted, the chief said. Mutual aid for coverage was provided by Elmwood Park and Saddle Br…