06/03/2026
Shortly before 1:00 a.m., the Hillsdale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 116 Piermont Avenue.
Upon arrival, Chief Farrell found the residence heavily involved in fire and immediately requested a Working Fire Assignment, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene to assist with firefighting operations. Due to the significant volume of fire encountered upon arrival, crews operated in a defensive mode for approximately 25 minutes while master streams were deployed to knock down the bulk of the fire and prevent extension to nearby exposures. Additional mutual aid resources provided manpower, apparatus, and water supply
support throughout the incident. Firefighters worked diligently under challenging conditions to bring the fire under control.
There were 6 minor injuries sustained during the incident, all were transported to local hospitals. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Hillsdale Fire Department would like to thank all mutual aid agencies, Bergen
County dispatchers, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement officers who assisted at the scene.
