September 25, 1993 (~estimated)

Two Smoke Conditions But No Fires

There were two smoke conditions reported Monday afternoon in the Borough within two minutes of each other. Both were caused by a malfunctioning ballast starter in a fluorescent light fixture.

The first report was at 4:43 in the Methodist Church on the corner of Nassau and Vandeventer; the second at 4:45 at 21 Prospect Avenue — the old Cannon Club. “A lot of smoke but no fire.” said Capt. Peter Hanley.