North 12th and Westervelt for a reported fire

4/6/2026 – At 4:50pm this afternoon the Hawthorne Fire Dept was dispatched to the area of North 12th and Westervelt for a reported fire. While enroute a large column of smoke could be seen in the area. Chief Speranza arrived and confirmed a working fire with the rear of the home fully involved extending to exposures and 2nd alarm was transmitted. Companies stretched numerous lines to extinguish a heavy volume of fire in the home as well as a garage, shed, and large amount of debris in the backyard while also checking numerous homes for extension due to radiant heat damage. Companies operated on scene for nearly 4 hours. Thank you to our mutual aid companies for your assistance both on scene and covering the Borough. Also thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary for refreshments and Hawthorne EMS for standing by on scene and handling 3 injuries to firefighters. (Photos from neighbors)