Bridgewater Home Fire Brings Large Response From Crews Across Somerset County

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A fire at a single-family home in Bridgewater brought a large emergency response Tuesday night.

Bridgewater Police Lt. Stephen Zeichner told Patch that officers were called to the home at 1 Presidents Drive about 9:40 p.m., where they found that a portion of the home was on fire.

There was "significant fire extension in the basement," according to Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1.

The department reported that, to help crews gain access and continue suppression, firefighters helped with opening several areas.

Additional crews worked to fight fire overhead in the attic and on the outside of the home, according to the department.

The fire was upgraded to a second alarm and eventually extinguished.

Bradley Gardens Fire Department, Country Hills Fire Department, North Branch Fire Department, Finderne Fire Department, Green Knoll Fire Department, Warren Fire Department, Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department, Readington Fire Department, Hillsborough Fire Department, Raritan Fire Department, Green Knoll Rescue and Bradley Gardens Rescue came to help.

Police said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. They also reported that there is nothing suspicious to report currently.

No injuries were reported.

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