House Fire In North Caldwell Still Under Investigation: NCFD

CALDWELLS, NJ — The cause of a fire that damaged a home in North Caldwell this week is still under investigation, authorities say.

The North Caldwell Fire Department responded to the blaze near Skyline Drive and Willowbrook Drive at 7:46 a.m. Here’s what happened next, authorities said:

“Engine 6 arrived within minutes and began fire suppression. Chief Peterson arrived on scene and assumed command of incident. Shortly after, Engine 4 arrived on scene and went to work. Due to the fire conditions and signs of structural collapse, defensive operations were commenced. Once conditions improved, firefighters transitioned to an offensive attack to knock down the remaining fire. Extensive overhaul operations began shortly thereafter.”

The fire was placed under control and all North Caldwell units went back in service within five hours of the initial dispatch, authorities said.

North Caldwell firefighters received mutual aid from the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department, Cedar Grove Fire Department, Verona Fire Department, Great Notch Fire Company, Essex Fells Fire Department, West Caldwell Fire Department, West Orange Fire Department and Bloomfield Fire Department.

Firefighters also received aid from the West Essex First Aid Squad, the North Caldwell Police Department, and the North Caldwell Department of Public Works.

“The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time,” authorities said. “Please keep the family of this tragic incident in your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season.”

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