the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack, NJ — August 30, 2025 — A suspicious fire broke out Saturday night in Hackensack, torching at least three police vehicles in an overflow parking lot near Hackensack Fire Department headquarters and a nearby mosque, authorities confirmed.
The blaze started around 8:09 p.m. at 78 Trinity Place, according to Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. Fire crews quickly suppressed the flames, but several police cars were heavily damaged.
Following the fire, investigators determined the incident appeared “suspicious in nature.” The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad, alongside the Hackensack Police Department, immediately launched a joint investigation.
What We Know So Far:
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At least three Hackensack police cars damaged or destroyed.
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Vehicles were parked and unoccupied at the time.
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No injuries reported.
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Arson Squad and Major Crimes Unit leading the investigation.
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Fire occurred between the Hackensack Fire Department headquarters and a local mosque.
Authorities have not released further details as the investigation remains ongoing.
Community Concern
The incident has raised concerns among Hackensack residents, given the proximity of the fire to both public safety facilities and a place of worship. Officials have not confirmed whether the location played a role in the suspected arson.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit or the Hackensack Police Department.
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Hey Hackensack Columbos, Occam’s Razor says pork is haram.
Who knows maybe one of the cars shorted out and start the fire. Do they have proof that someone started it. Let’s see the videotape.