Forty-Six Dogs Saved From Fairfield Smokey Commercial Building Fire

FAIRFIELD, NJ - On Saturday at approximately 9:37 pm, the Fairfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting a smoke condition in the Pio Costa Industrial Complex located at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue in Fairfield. The incident occurred in building #9, which houses multiple businesses, including K9 Resorts Hotel, a full-time dog boarding facility.
Law enforcement officers from Fairfield, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, and Wayne responded to the scene. They were initially able to successfully evacuate many of the dogs being housed in the facility until the smoke condition became unsafe. Upon the arrival of the Fairfield Fire Department, the remaining dogs were safely and successfully removed from the building. In total, 46 dogs were evacuated, and all are currently safe. They were moved to a separate facility and are being checked by veterinarian professionals out of an abundance of caution.
A Fairfield police officer suffered smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau. Preliminary findings indicate that the heaviest fire damage was in the area of the MR Convenience and Smoke Shop. Several other businesses, including the Eatery Care Kitchen, Bella Art Tattoo, and the K9 Resorts Hotel, experienced smoke damage.
The following fire departments assisted at the scene: West Caldwell, Pine Brook, Wayne, Lincoln Park, North Caldwell, Caldwell, Roseland, and Cedar Grove. The quick response and actions of law enforcement officers and firefighters ensured the successful evacuation of all dogs and contained the fire before it could have been much worse.
Forty Six Dogs Saved From Fairfield Smokey Commercial Building Fire
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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