During a week with many calls, most of which were false alarms and unfounded reports, the Livingston Fire Department had to contend with an attic fire and a lightning strike.
On Sunday, July 21, Livingston Police received a residential fire alarm from 24 Vanderbilt Drive and dispatched the Fire Department, which responded with a chief officer and an engine company. The homeowners were not home. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire burning inside the home’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system on the second floor. The fire was quickly extinguished, limiting smoke and fire damage to a second floor room as well as the HVAC unit.
“If not for a functional and monitored fire alarm system, this incident would have escalated into a more involved house fire by the time it was discovered by the neighbors or a passer-by,” said Fire Chief Chris Mullin. “Another resident may not be as lucky the next time. Test your detectors today, and if your system has the ability to be connected to a central station, make sure this is done.”
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