Crime & Safety
Basement Fire Ignites At Hillsborough Home
Residents are reminded to check and make sure their smoke alarms are working and to replace them at least every 10 years.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A fire broke out in the basement of a township home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
At around 1:20 a.m., Hillsborough firefighters were called out to a home on Three Bridges Road and found a working fire and heavy smoke coming from the basement, said Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1.
Firefighters stretched a hose into the basement and were able to put out the small fire, said Fire Company #1.
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The home was uninhabitable but fortunately, there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bureau of Fire Safety.
Firefighters shared a photo from the fire to illustrate the aftermath of the deadly smoke that accumulates from even a small fire.
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"Plastics and synthetic materials produce incredibly toxic and choking smoke that will quickly overcome occupants. Check your smoke alarms and replace them every 10 years," said Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1.
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #1 is entirely volunteer-based. For information on how to join or volunteer visit facebook.com/flagtownfd.
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