3-alarm fire at Riverwalk Condos in Clifton leaves 8 families displaced

Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the scene and are continuing to check for hot spots. Investigators are trying to find what sparked the blaze.

News 12 Staff

Jun 26, 2021, 9:34 PM

Updated 1,323 days ago

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A three-alarm fire at a two-family condo in Clifton was brought under control Saturday afternoon by emergency responders.
The fire broke out at the Riverwalk Condos around 2 p.m. Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the scene and are continuing to check for hot spots. Investigators are trying to find what sparked the blaze.
Firefighters described the fire as racing up along the side rear of the building, which made it easier to quell the flames. They also said the smoke was heavy.
The brunt of the damages was on the back side of the two- family building, which was destroyed.
Residents in adjacent apartments were evacuated. Only one person was treated for smoke inhalation.
Approximately eight families have been displaced.