Mount Tabor Firefighters Contain Basement Fire on Sedgefield Drive

No injuries reported as crews quickly extinguish blaze in Parsippany home

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a private residence on Sedgefield Drive on Sunday morning. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke on the first floor and quickly located the fire in a basement bedroom, bringing the incident under control without any injuries to civilians or emergency personnel.

Why it matters

Residential fires are a serious public safety concern, and the Mount Tabor firefighters' swift response and effective containment of the blaze prevented the situation from escalating and potentially causing harm. The incident highlights the importance of well-trained and equipped local fire departments in protecting communities.

The details

Upon arrival, crews from Mount Tabor and mutual aid departments conducted an interior search and found the fire in a basement bedroom. Firefighters used a one and three-quarter inch hose line to quickly extinguish the flames. Ventilation, overhaul, and scene security operations followed to ensure the fire was fully contained.

  • The fire was reported at 8:22 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Firefighters brought the incident under control and cleared the scene at 10:32 a.m.

The players

Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and contained the basement fire.

Cedar Knolls Engine 35

One of the first units to arrive on the scene.

Morris Plains Truck 1

Another initial responding unit.

Parsippany Fire District 6

Provided assistance with ventilation and overhaul operations.

Boonton Fire Department

Responded as the Rapid Intervention Crew before being reassigned to interior operations.

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What’s next

The Parsippany Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

The swift and effective response by the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid partners prevented a potentially serious residential fire from causing harm, demonstrating the critical role of well-trained local fire departments in protecting communities.