Cat Rescued In Bridgewater House Fire On Friday: Officials

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Volunteer firefighters in Bridgewater were able to successfully rescue a cat from a burning home Friday afternoon, officials said.

The blaze, reported shortly after noon on Sycamore Avenue, stemmed from a fire on the deck of the home, the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement. At the scene, firefighters confirmed a working fire with extension to the rear of the residence.

“Squad 21’s crew arrived and stretched a 1 3/4” attack line to the rear of the residence while also establishing a permanent water supply,” fire officials said, adding that firefighters were able to hold off the main body of the fire with water cans, thus preventing the fire from reaching into the attic space.

No injuries were reported, and the cat was rescued by Engine 24’s crew, fire officials said.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, officials added.

Mutual aid units from the Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company, North Branch Volunteer Fire Company, Green Knoll Fire Department, Raritan Borough Fire Department, Finderne Fire Department, Bridgewater Police Department, Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department, Flagtown Fire/Rescue, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and Readington Volunteer Fire Company were credited with helping Bradley Gardens volunteers extinguish the blaze.

“We can’t thank our mutual aid companies enough for their assistance, as well as the cover companies standing by to back fill other calls in town,” the fire department said.