Ridgefield Park Community Rallies After 3-Alarm Fire Displaces Local Family

photos courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Departrment

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — A local family is beginning the process of recovery today after a massive 3-alarm fire tore through their Euclid Avenue home on the afternoon of February 12. While the blaze caused significant damage, officials have confirmed that all residents and first responders escaped without injury.

Rapid Response to 2:30 PM Blaze

The Ridgefield Park Fire Department was dispatched to the residence at approximately 2:30 p.m. following reports of a fast-moving structure fire. Fire Chief William Lynn reported that crews initially battled the flames on the exterior of the building before moving inside to conduct an aggressive “interior attack” to quench the remaining hotspots.

The severity of the fire required a massive mutual aid response from across Bergen County. Fire departments from seven neighboring towns assisted in the containment and overhaul:

• Hackensack & Teaneck

• Bogota & Englewood

• Little Ferry & Leonia

• Hasbrouck Heights

Safety First: No Injuries Reported

In a fortunate outcome for such a large-scale incident, Chief Lynn confirmed that there were no injuries sustained by the family or the dozens of firefighters who braved the conditions. The exact cause of the Euclid Avenue fire remains under investigation by local fire officials.

Support and Temporary Housing

While the home is currently uninhabitable, the town of Ridgefield Park has stepped in to ensure the family is not left out in the cold. Fire Official Peter Danzo stated that the family found immediate shelter the night of the fire.

The Ridgefield Park Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is currently working with the displaced residents to facilitate a temporary stay at a local hotel while they navigate the next steps of their recovery.

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