October 31, 2024
Story by: Michael Ratcliffe
Photos by: NJ Public Safety News Alerts
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)– A two-alarm fire damaged a duplex in the 300 block of Hamilton Avenue, displacing more than a half-dozen people, Thursday afternoon (Oct. 31, 2024).
The first of several 911 calls about the fire started coming into Trenton’s emergency communications center at 3:17 p.m. Callers reported seeing smoke coming from the rear of the property. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke issuing from the 2.5-story duplex and a working fire inside. At 3:22 p.m. a second alarm was ordered for additional help.
The blaze was fought by crews from Engines 10, 6, 3, 1, 8 and 9, Ladders 4, 2 and 1, Rescue 1 and Special Services 1. It was quickly knocked down, and declared under control at 3:43 p.m.
Trenton Emergency Medical Service had ambulance crews on scene. There were reports of several residents who suffered from smoke inhalation, however specific details were not available. Also on scene were volunteers from Signal 22, the city’s fire and police canteen unit.
According to Red Cross New Jersey, Red Cross volunteers responded to the scene to assist eight displaced residents with temporary lodging, food and clothing.
