Crime & Safety
2 Firefighters Injured In Blaze At Essex County Home
Firefighters from around Essex County responded to an older home Wednesday, saying it would take "considerable" resources to fight the fire.
MILLBURN, NJ — Two firefighters were injured and treated after a fire at a Millburn home on Wednesday night, a town spokesperson said Thursday.
On Dec. 13, at 12:07 p.m., the Millburn Fire Department responded to 82 Rector St. after a caller reported seeing smoke coming from the house and did not know if there was anyone inside, the town said.
The Fire Department "witnessed large amounts of smoke coming from the 2 ½ story residential dwelling," the town said.
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The firefighters on the scene determined that it would require "considerable" effort to extinguish the blaze, so several hose lines were used and mutual aid helped out.
The fire was brought under control an hour later — at 1:07 p.m., said the town — but two firefighters were injured. Both were taken to the hospital and treated.
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The Springfield, Summit, South Essex, West Orange, and Irvington fire departments provided mutual aid. Millburn Police and EMS responded as well.
The town said they had no more information to release about the fire or its cause.
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