By: Richard L. Smith
Firefighters battled a fast-moving, two-alarm fire that ripped through a three-story residence in Hillside, Union County, early Friday morning, November 6.
According to preliminary emergency reports, firefighters arrived at 264 Williamson Avenue shortly before 8 a.m. and encountered heavy flames coming from the wood-frame structure.
The intensity of the blaze prompted a second alarm as crews worked to bring the fire under control.
By approximately 8:09 a.m., fire officials reported that the bulk of the flames had been knocked down, with firefighters continuing to search for hidden pockets of fire and extinguish remaining hot spots.
The blaze was officially placed under control at approximately 8:23 a.m.
The extent of the structural damage has not been officially confirmed, although initial reports indicate that the residence sustained significant fire damage.
There were no immediate reports confirming injuries or whether anyone was inside the home when the fire began.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.