The Hillsborough Fire District was dispatched at 5:42 AM to a working basement fire at a townhouse at 897 Merritt Drive.  A quick knockdown was made by crews from 36-115 and 37-102 with additional manpower provided by crews from Stations 38 and 48.  Finderne Station 30 was also dispatched to serve as the FAST team.  All units cleared the scene by 7:10 AM.