Firefighters in Lakewood faced an unusual fire late Tuesday night, after an underground blaze erupted in a drainage system beneath Warren Avenue.
Crews from the Lakewood Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in the area and discovered flames burning deep beneath an underground drainage network, making access and suppression difficult.
After several hours, firefighters eventually brought in a Department of Public Works jetting truck to help extinguish the blaze. The specialized equipment, typically used to clear sewer and drainage lines, was instrumental in reaching the fire and ultimately bringing it under control.
No injuries were reported.
Officials did not immediately release information about the cause of the fire.
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Wow! That was a really creative idea! 🙂 Thankfully it worked. Anyways thank you very much to all of our LFD firefighters who were busy the entire day, literally, running from one call to another, to keep our community safe! Your hard work is greatly appreciated!!
As a resident who lives nearby, I would like to say a big Thank You! to the fire department, police, chaveirim, ect who responded! They were busy making sure the fire was safely extinguished, staying for hours, until midnight!