Firefighters Battle Tractor Trailer Blaze In Fairfield

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A tractor trailer fire created several hazards for firefighters to contend with in Fairfield on Tuesday, authorities said.

The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Stewart Place to battle a tractor trailer fire at 9:39 a.m., officials reported. Here’s what happened next:

“Upon arrival, the vehicle was already fully involved and had live wires and a transformer on-top causing additional hazards to the scene. Engine 2 tied into a hydrant and began fire suppression with multiple hand lines in addition to utilizing the deck gun. However, suppression efforts were limited until PSEG arrived and secured the power to the electrical equipment covering the tractor trailer.”

The Fairfield Fire Department was assisted by the Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, which provided relief about two hours into the incident. All units were cleared about four hours after the initial dispatch.

The Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau is investigating the blaze. The cause is currently unknown, authorities said.

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