Tag: Hillsborough Fire Department

  • Authorities: Attic fire on Tall Oak Lane does not seem suspicious

    Authorities: Attic fire on Tall Oak Lane does not seem suspicious

    The Hillsborough Township Police Department and members of various fire companies responded to 616 Tall Oak Lane around 12:01 p.m. April 3 for the report of a smoke condition. Shortly after units arrived on scene, they determined there was a fire in the attic of the residence, according to a prepared statement. Firefighters were able…

  • First responders receive lifesaving award for rescuing woman trapped in river

    First responders receive lifesaving award for rescuing woman trapped in river

    Police Officer Richard Tichenor, Fire Marshal Dave Foelsch, Fire Chief Rich Crater, Firefighter Frank Magrosky, and former Firefighter Nick Patullo braved 30-degree water to rescue a trapped resident after her vehicle crashed into the water at River Road earlier this year. At the March 22 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Shawn Lipani honored the first responders…

  • No horses harmed during fire at Riverview Stables

    No horses harmed during fire at Riverview Stables

    Although a barn containing a large amount of hay and horses suffered significant structural damage, no horses were injured during a fire on Aug. 14. The Hillsborough Police Department responded to the Riverview Stables horse boarding facility at 1548 Millstone River Road around 8:25 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the…

  • No injuries reported in Hillsborough structure fire

    No injuries reported in Hillsborough structure fire

    The Hillsborough Police Department responded with fire companies to 2 Davis Close around 5 a.m. June 13 for a report of a structure fire. Arriving units discovered the rear outside portion of the residence was engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, according to information provided by the Hillsborough Township Police Department.…