Fire Rescue News - Pleasantville fire contained to attic

PLEASANTVILLE — Firefighters contained an attic fire Sunday on Decatur Avenue, avoiding injuries or significant damage to the home.

The blaze began at about 5:25 p.m. and lasted about 16 minutes before nine responding firefighters controlled the flames inside the one-story building at 61 E. Decatur Ave., authorities said.

Acting Battalion Chief Stephen Wilkins said officials determined the fire was electrical in nature and was clearly accidental. The house was only damaged by smoke and water damage. No one was injured. Two engines and one ladder truck responded to the incident.