TENAFLY, NJ—A distressing incident occurred this morning when a tree fell onto a house on Jefferson Avenue in Tenafly, NJ, leading to a fire. The event took place around 9 AM while a family was at home, with the tree impacting directly into a bedroom.
Firefighters from multiple towns were quickly dispatched to the scene to address the emergency. Despite their efforts, the fire persisted for about an hour before it was fully extinguished. The cause of the fire, triggered by the fallen tree, was not immediately clear.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact circumstances of the fire. Further details will be provided as they become available.