Wednesday evening at approximately 9pm, Mahwah Fire Department responded to Stephens Lane for a reported structure fire with smoke and fire showing from the attic.

Rescue Engine 117 was first arriving, immediately stretching a handline to the second floor. Rescue 1 arrived next and performed a primary search. Crews removed portions of the ceiling and discovered active fire conditions in the attic which were quickly knocked down by 117’s handline.

Co1 and Co3 Firefighters entered the attic and found the fire originating from the furnace and had spread to surrounding areas. Firefighters continued to extinguish flames and started to overhaul the fire area.

In addition to the firefighters working inside of the home, additional firefighters from Engine 115 worked to set up a water supply for Engine 117. Tower 2 and Ladder 4 arrived simultaneously and began to set up for roof operations, if needed. Ramsey Tower 442 was staged at the front of the building as the FAST team.

We would like to thank our mutual aid partners for assisting on scene and also standing-by to cover the township while we worked at the fire.