Flames shoot out the window of house at 37 Elm Place this afternoon. (Thanks to Robert Wainwright for this photo.)
A fast-moving fire did extensive damage to a Red Bank house this afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control.
The blaze, reported at about 3:20p, swept the second floor and attic of the single-family structure at 37 Elm Place.
Doug Muckley, whose mother, Janice, owns the house, said he was headed upstairs to take a shower when he saw smoke. “I tried to go in there, but I got the top of my head singed,” he told redbankgreen.
Witnesses said firefighters were on the scene in about four minutes, just as flames were shooting above the peak of the roof and rapidly burning through vinyl siding on the structure.
There was no immediate report on the cause of the blaze.
Second Lieutenant Diana DeFazio of the Relief Engine Company peers from a second-floor window of the burning house.
Firefighters bring the blaze under control.
Doug Muckley escaped the fire shirtless and shoeless.
Kudos RBFD - 4 minutes wow!,
dprown
Their quick action saved the house to the right of Jan's: you can see how the shingles are curled in the 3rd picture, and in the last picture you can see how the wood on the side of the house is charred.
Yeah I have to give the Fire dept. alot of credit for saving the building - we were on Broad Street and they were FLYING! never seen a truck move that fast….Good Job!
Yeah I have to give the Fire dept. alot of credit for saving the building - we were on Broad Street and they were FLYING! never seen a truck move that fast….Good Job!
Thank you RBFD for your fast response and action. (from a neighbor, a couple doors down)
Nice Save Red Bank!
Puff
great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i though nomex hoods are supposed to be black or white lieutenant not pink great job di,
sd
Great Save RBFD !!!
Great job!!!! They also saved our house a few years ago which is also on Elm.
At a Boy… red bank, wish you could play softball as good as you put out fires.
TK
Look at you dude!
Nice job as always Red Bank!!
But I have one question? In the photos you see firefighters actively engaged in firefighting except one. What's up with the Lieut.in the pink hood staring out the window? Never saw that in any manual?
Thanks for your quick and efficient handling of the fire…and for protecting our nearby home! You folks are the best!!
For the better part of 30 years, my family lived in that house and raised our kids and our pups. There were so many times, day and night, that we heard the sirens rushing to help "someone else." This was our time and, thank God, no one was inside the house.
The response and awareness of everyone - passersby, RBFD, RBPD, EMT, the great folks of Elm Place - was miraculous. There are a few things able to be salvaged thanks to the speed and professionalism of those who answer these calls. We have enormous gratitude to you all.
We proudly offer to those who have extended their bravery, assistance, and generosity our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
Blessings to all.
Drew Muckley
Drew,
Thank you for the wonderful comments. It's always nice to hear our efforts are appreciated!
We're glad you and your family were not injured and that we were able to help you in your time of need!
Remember, we're neighbors helping neighbors!
A true American tradition! All vounteer since 1872!
hey guys, matt, steve, stu, dave ec. hey its maddy rivera. i will see you guys on sunday at the softball game. oh ya my dad is home already.