2 Dogs Saved as Firefighters Battle Rapidly Spreading Blaze on Veterans Drive in Wood-Ridge

2 Dogs Rescued as Car Fire Explodes Into Wood-Ridge Structure Fire: Massive Multi-Agency Response Saves the Day

photos courtesy of Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights Fire Departments

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Wood-ridge NJ, What started as a routine car fire quickly escalated into an emergency situation in Bergen County this afternoon, triggering a massive response from local first responders.

At 1:29 PM, the Wood-Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to 16 Veterans Drive following reports of a vehicle fire. However, the situation deteriorated rapidly within moments.

Car Fire Upgraded to Structure Fire

As the flames aggressively spread from the vehicle to the adjacent building, dispatchers urgently upgraded the incident to a working structure fire.

Upon arrival, fire crews faced a rapidly extending blaze. Thanks to aggressive suppression tactics and seamless teamwork, responding companies were able to knock down the fire and completely extinguish it in under an hour.

Miraculous K9 Rescue: Zero Injuries Reported

Amidst the smoke and chaos, firefighters successfully located and safely removed two dogs from the burning building.

Remarkably, officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among residents, pets, or first responders. All emergency companies managed to successfully clear the scene and return to their quarters by 4:00 PM. The exact cause of the initial fire is currently under active investigation by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

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A Powerful Multi-Town Mutual Aid Effort

The swift, successful stop of the fire was made possible by an impressive network of mutual aid from across Bergen County.

Assisting on the Scene:

• Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department

• Carlstadt Fire Department

• Moonachie Fire Department & First Aid & Rescue Squad

• Lodi Fire Department

• Wood-Ridge Police Department & Holy Name BLS

Providing Fire Coverage for the Borough: While local crews battled the blaze, neighboring departments stepped up to protect the rest of the town, including the Rutherford, South Hackensack, Lyndhurst, and North Arlington Fire Departments.

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