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Summit, NJ Fire Department Battles Blaze at 5 George Street Home

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 13, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 13, 2026 04:49 PM EDT

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January 13, 2026 | Summit, NJ

Firefighters responded to a working fire at a 2.5-story frame house on 5 George Street in Summit. The Summit Fire Department arrived on scene following reports of flames visible in the structure. Crews pulled one hose line and launched suppression efforts while carrying out initial searches, which found no one inside.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in a 2.5 Story frame. 1 Lines Stretched and Operating. Primary srches (-).Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in a 2.5 Story frame. 1 Lines Stretched and Operating. Primary srches (-).

No injuries occurred during the incident, first reported at 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 13. Additional information awaits the results of an ongoing investigation.

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