Fire 262 First Street
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December
12/24/2009:
Fire reported at 262 First Street
Reported moments ago on the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action Channel – “Fire reported on the first floor of 262 First Street.”
Fire dept on scene now… more to come if warranted (check the comments for live updates).
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December 24th 2009 - 04:05:55 |
FD thinks it’s in the wall of the laundry room of a particular apartment…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:07:18 |
“Heavy heat behind the washer / dryer – no flames visible” and fireman was advised not to break open the wall until a water line was in place…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:12:41 |
Taking a line to the top floor to send water down the vent shaft to the laundry room…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:14:39 |
Confirmed working fire within the walls (east side) – they’re trying to extinguish it by sending water from above… Not a happy Xmas Eve event, that’s for sure…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:15:12 |
Now they’re opening the roof – not fun, considering some rain coming this weekend…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:16:54 |
Notifications being made (Chief, etc.) – Commander on scene calls it a “Second Alarm” – and they’re calling in for mutual aid…
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December 24th 2009 - 04:20:11 |
Second squad “the red team,” now in place at 1st and Willow, awaiting command..
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December 24th 2009 - 04:22:24 |
Ambulance on scene at 2nd and Willow just in case – FD states it’s got water on the fire from multiple locations (roof, 5th floor, etc.)
They’re making sure adjacent buildings are evacuated, etc.
Also handing out blankets to those that had to go outside. It’s cold out there! Live nearby? Bring a coat to help out!
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December 24th 2009 - 04:28:10 |
Managing this fire sounds complicated. They need holes cut in the roof, and are worried the fire in the wall is spreading up to the second floor and beyond.
Commander wants mutual aid to be on standby and is requesting housing for those that will most likely be unable to return to their homes tonight.
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December 24th 2009 - 04:28:52 |
They’re ordering 101 Willow, the building on the corner to be evacuated as well.
At least four apartments are being affected at this time – and commander is notifying the mayor’s office. I suppose that is Jimmy Farina, according to the letter from Zimmer earlier this week.
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December 24th 2009 - 04:41:00 |
Jersey City and Union City helping out on floors three and four.
HFD and HPD are trying to determine what to do with the displaced residents to keep them warm. They’re considering the Multi-Service center, and I believe PD may bring their bus down there as well.
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December 24th 2009 - 04:42:41 |
FD says “fire appears knocked down at this time” – and will check for extensions elsewhere in the building.
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December 24th 2009 - 04:49:31 |
Fire officially deemed out by HFD. Trying to reach the First Ward Councilwoman Castellano – and have been “unsuccessful” in reaching the Mayor.
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December 24th 2009 - 05:20:37 |
One firefighter suffered a minor injury (sprained ankle)
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December 24th 2009 - 05:21:44 |
And the FD tried contacting the mayor several times with no success (as of 5:20am). One family is in need of shelter (I suppose the others we OK in finding assistance.
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December 24th 2009 - 05:30:49 |
“Acting” Mayor James Farina was notified and will be in touch with HFD.
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December 24th 2009 - 08:53:05 |
A job well done by the HFD. Got ahead of the fire and stopped it from spreading and causing harm to life safety. As for the weather, the rather small holes can be covered quickly to prevent any damage from the elements. This is called ‘a good stop’. It’s the way it should be done and it does not generate headlines…just a job well done!
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December 24th 2009 - 10:10:34 |
A job well done by the FD, thank God. Also, a job welld done by 411 with your coverage! Thank you.
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December 24th 2009 - 19:25:17 |
HFD is awesome! Great men who work tirelessly keeping us safe. Any word if any pets were injured in the fire? Hoping all were safe
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