On Sunday, August 17, at approximately 01:19 AM, a 911 call was received from a resident reporting
a house fire at 56 Porter Avenue. A General
Alarm for Fire Department units was made as well as the dispatch of police
patrol units. Upon arrival of patrol, it was reported to be a working fire.
First responding fire unit command reported the fire to be located on the
exterior of the single family residence. Bergenfield Fire Department Chief,
Jason Lanzilotti, reported that firefighters quickly extinguished the fire which
had started to spread along some exterior house parts and caused damage to the
electric meter, a fence and some household contents stored on the outside of
the home. PSE&G utility responded to the scene to secure the electrical
circuit from the pole to the residence. This electric shutdown caused the
displacement of the residents for the remainder of the night and until it is
deemed safe to restore power.
There were no injuries to any residents or firefighters
during this incident. Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded
to the scene and stood by to render any medical aid if it was needed. The cause
of the fire has not yet been officially determined but is not deemed suspicious
at this time. Members of the Bergenfield Fire Department continue to investigate
the cause.
The Bergenfield Fire units were on scene for approximately 90
minutes from the time of alarm until completion. No mutual aid was needed for
this incident. The residents of 56 Porter Avenue are listed as Ramirez.
