Five Displaced by Ridgefield Park 3-Alarmer

Alittle after1800 on January 19, 2023, the Ridgefield Park Fire Department responded fora house fire on Hille Place. While en route, Chief Antola reported smoke in the area. On arrival he reported a working fire with heavy fire showing from the second floorof a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling and requested a second alarm. As companies were initiating theirattack the entire second floorand attic became fully involved, at which time, command ordered all members out of the building and requested all second alarm companies to the scene and a third alarm forcover. Two ladderpipes and several handlines were used to knock down the heavy fire allowing companies to re-enterthe building. The fire took approximately 90 minutes to be placed undercontrol. One firefightersuffered a minorinjury and the family of five was displaced. The fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo