Jersey City (Hudson) - Fatal 4th Alarm 07-31-11

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Date: 07-31-11

Time: 05:00hrs.(Approx.)

Area: West Side

Location: 153 Glenwood Ave.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Jersey City Fireground

Weather Conditions: Warm

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire throughout a 2-story wood-frame P/D w/extension to exposures. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. Ladder companies opening up via extension ladders. Command transmitting a 3rd and 4th Alarm for fire in exposure dwellings. Seven firefighters injured w/one civilian fatality. No other injuries reported.

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Units Operating: JCFD; JCPD

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