Totowa NJ 2nd alarm, 134 & 130 Boyle Ave. 04-18-17

On the afternoon of April 18th, 2017 Totowa NJ Fire Dept was dispatched to a reported dumpster fire between two homes on Boyle Ave just after 13:00. Upon arrival firefighters found a large dumpster filled with construction debris and roofing materials well involved with extension into both homes and live electrical wires down in the street. A 2nd alarm was requested and command advised the second due engine to establish a water supply and go in service with their master stream. Mutual aid was requested to the scene with 1&1 from Paterson, 1&1 from Wayne and 1&1 from Woodland Park. Hand lines were stretched into both homes and command reported the main body of the fire was knocked down with extensive overhaul at 14:10. Companies continued to open up and the fire was declared under control at approximately 14:30. Both homes suffered heavy damage and the cause, although believed to be accidental is under investigation.