Maplewood Township: Update On Fire At 31 Salter Pl.

Press release from the Maplewood Township:

July 28, 2021 - 11:05am

From the Maplewood Fire Department:

On July 27, 2021, at 1706hrs, Maplewood Fire Department Units Deputy 3, Tower 31 and Engine 32 responded for a report of a structure fire at 31 Salter Pl. MFD Engine 34 was unavailable due to those FF’s staffing our ambulance for a separate medical call occurring before this incident.

Upon arrival Deputy 3 found a heavy smoke and fire condition coming from the rear of the building. He requested mutual aid to the scene from Union, South Orange, Orange, Irvington, East Orange and Montclair Fire Departments, as well as, EMS from the South Orange Rescue Squad . Maplewood Police were also on scene assisting with operations.

Newark and West Orange Fire Departments provided coverage for Maplewood Township during the incident. The fire was extinguished by the multiple units on scene. There were no injuries to the resident or any Firefighters.

The Maplewood Building Department was on scene and determined the structure to be uninhabitable. The resident will be staying with local relatives

The Maplewood Fire Department conducted an investigation of the fire. The point of origin was found to be in the rear exterior of the house. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature.

As further information becomes available, more details will be released.

This press release was produced by the Maplewood Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.