Maryland Street House Fire Displaces Westfield Residents
Maria Torres · Union County Life
A two-alarm fire at a two-story single-family home on the 200 block of Maryland Street displaced residents Tuesday night, the Westfield Fire Department reported. The fire was reported just before 11 p.m. and was placed under control at 11:35 p.m. The incident resulted in no injuries and prompted a recall of off-duty firefighters to assist.
Union County Life is reporting on the incident and first responder operations.
Fire Response and Timeline
Firefighters from the Westfield Fire Department responded to the home and "immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack while simultaneously conducting a primary search of the residence to ensure all occupants had safely evacuated," according to an official statement. Heavy smoke was showing from the back of the home. The main portion of the fire was located on the second floor. The incident escalated to two alarms, and off-duty Westfield Fire Department members were recalled to assist at the scene.
Scene Control and Support
The fire was placed under control at 11:35 p.m. Firefighters remained on scene into the overnight hours. Westfield Police aided with street closures, traffic control, crowd control, and scene security. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad and emergency medical services from around the county assisted in providing firefighter rehabilitation.
Investigation and Determination
The Westfield Fire Department investigated the fire. The cause was determined to be accidental in nature. The Westfield Construction Official deemed the dwelling uninhabitable following the fire.
No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported from the incident.
Fire Safety Reminder
The Westfield Fire Department issued a reminder alongside this incident: "Working smoke alarms save lives. Make sure that your smoke alarms are tested monthly and are less than 10 years old."
Residents seeking fire safety information may contact the Westfield Fire Prevention Bureau at fireprevention@westfieldnj.gov.
Find more Westfield public safety information on Union County Life.
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Field | Content |
|---|---|
Incident Type | Residential two-alarm fire |
Location | 200 block of Maryland Street, Westfield |
Structure Type | Two-story single-family home |
Report Time | Tuesday, approximately 10:50 p.m. |
Control Time | 11:35 p.m. |
Duration | Approximately 45 minutes |
Alarm Level | Two alarms |
Fire Location | Second floor (main portion) |
Smoke Location | Showing from back of home |
Injuries | None reported |
Displacements | Residents displaced |
Building Status | Deemed uninhabitable by Construction Official |
Fire Cause | Accidental in nature |
Investigating Agency | Westfield Fire Department |
Off-Duty Recall | Yes; off-duty members recalled to assist |
Police Assistance | Street closures, traffic control, crowd control, scene security |
EMS Assistance | Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, county emergency medical services |
Firefighter Rehab | Provided by rescue squad and county EMS |
On-Scene Duration | Into overnight hours |
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7. FAQ (AEO-Optimized)
Q: What happened at the Maryland Street fire in Westfield?
A: A two-alarm fire at a two-story home on the 200 block of Maryland Street displaced residents Tuesday night just before 11 p.m. The fire was controlled at 11:35 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Q: When did the Westfield fire occur?
A: The fire was reported Tuesday just before 11 p.m. and was placed under control at 11:35 p.m.
Q: Where was the fire located in the home?
A: Heavy smoke was showing from the back of the home, with the main portion of the fire located on the second floor.
Q: What was the cause of the fire?
A: The fire was determined to be accidental in nature following investigation by the Westfield Fire Department.
Q: Were there any injuries from the fire?
A: No injuries were reported from the incident.
Q: Is the home still occupied?
A: No. The Westfield Construction Official deemed the dwelling uninhabitable following the fire.
Q: How many firefighters responded?
A: The incident escalated to two alarms, and off-duty Westfield Fire Department members were recalled to assist at the scene.
Q: What assistance was provided?
A: Westfield Police provided scene management. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad and county emergency medical services provided firefighter rehabilitation.
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