Fire Erupts at Historic Atwood-Blauvelt Mansion Property: Oradell Firefighters Contain Blaze
photos courtesy of the Oradell Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
ORADELL, NJ — A major response from Bergen County first responders early this morning prevented a potential tragedy at one of New Jersey’s most endangered historic landmarks.
Ridgewood NJ, members of the Bergen County Arson Squad assisted detectives and patrol officers of Ridgewood Police Department investigate an outdoor fire believed to have been intentionally set on Sunday evening, 02/20. The fire, in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood, was reported via 911 by a nearby resident. There were no known fire related injuries, and minimal damage was caused to a heavily wooded area. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification personnel collected evidence at the scene.