The Linden Fire Department rescued one occupant from a structure fire in the early morning hours on Sunday March 20, 2016. Deputy Chief William Hasko said “The call came in at 3:01 am for a structure fire at 344 S Wood Ave. which occupied by a bar on the first floor, The Driftwood Inn, and an apartment on the second floor. Upon arrival units found the entire right side exterior of the building engulfed in flames, with a report of someone occupying the second floor apartment.  The fire had just begun spreading into the second floor apartment when the Ladder 1crew forced their way into the second floor apartment and alerted the sleeping tenant that the building was on fire. They escorted him safely out of the apartment to the Linden Fire Department Ambulance who treated and released him at the scene. Simultaneously Engine 1 crew quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the apartment above and the exposure building located 5 feet away. Due to the extent of the fire, the Driftwood Inn is currently closed.  There were no report of injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.”