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Second Alarm Fire Erupts in East Rutherford Home Basement

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 02, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 02, 2026 11:44 AM EDT

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January 02, 2026 | E Rutherford, NJ

Firefighters tackled a second alarm blaze that broke out in the basement of a 2.5-story frame house at 87 Prospect Terrace. Crews stretched two lines and conducted searches inside the structure amid the ongoing response. Mutual aid was requested to the scene on Jan. 2.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in Basement of a 2.5 Story frame.  2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress.  Mutual Aid t/s.Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in Basement of a 2.5 Story frame. 2 Lines Stretched and Operating. Srches in Progress. Mutual Aid t/s.

No immediate reports of injuries or the fire's cause were available.

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