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Small Appliance Fire Erupts on Fourth Floor of Retirement Facility

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 12, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 12, 2026 05:29 PM EDT

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January 12, 2026 | Wyckoff, NJ

A minor fire involving a small appliance broke out on the fourth floor of a four-story retirement facility located at 299 Sicomac Ave. in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Jan. 12 at approximately 5:20 p.m. Crews worked to ventilate the building and clear out smoke. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained swiftly.

Small appliance fire on 4th Floor of a 4 Story retirement facility.  Ventilation in Progress.Small appliance fire on 4th Floor of a 4 Story retirement facility. Ventilation in Progress.

The facility houses seniors, and local fire departments responded quickly to protect resident safety.

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