The Livingston Fire Department responded to numerous calls over the past week, including a fire in the laundry room of the CareOne nursing facility, 68 Passaic Avenue, on Thursday, November 9.
Upon arrival, fire responders discovered the contents of a clothing dryer burning, and staff members attempting to extinguish the fire. The area was evacuated of both staff members and patients.
The Fire Department stretched a line to the interior laundry room to extinguish the remaining fire. Crews checked for any other areas that the fire might have extended to in the area of origin, and did not find anything.
The smoke from the fire was confined to that area of the building, which was ventilated using Fire Department fans. The dryer unit was disconnected and removed. The facility manager was on scene and advised of the situation.
Engine Fire
That same day, fire officials answered a general alarm call on Route 10 and Hillside Avenue. The engine compartment of a vehicle was fully involved in a fire.
The blaze was extinguished without incident, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
Leaf Fire
On November 12, responders answered a general alarm call at 61 Cornell Drive. Leaves were on fire underneath a vehicle.
Again, the fire was extinguished without incident. No damage was done to the vehicle.
Carbon Monoxide Reading Fire officials responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) call at 16 Baker Road, on Saturday, November 11. They found a reading of 25 parts per million (PPM), and traced the issue to a problem with the home’s water heater. The water heater unit was shut off. PSE&G was notified and responded.
Smoke From Stove
On November 12, firefighters answered a call at 19 Chelsea Drive, due to smoke in the residence. The smoke had been caused by a pot on the stove. The residence was vented.
Burned Food
On November 14, fire responders answered two fire alarm transmissions, which were activated due to burned food at 76 East Cedar Street and 2 Pebble Beach Drive.
False Alarms
The Fire Department responded to 13 false alarms throughout the week.
