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Downed Power Line Sparks Wooded Fire Near New Milford Swim Club

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Emergency crews were dispatched to Trotta Drive, near the entrance to the New Milford Swim Club, following reports of an arcing wire

photos courtesy of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department

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New Milford NJ, A quick response from the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department prevented a dangerous situation from escalating early Wednesday evening after a primary power line snapped and ignited a fire near a popular community landmark.

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Morning Commute Disrupted: Heavy Fire Breaks Out Above Bogota Mechanic Shop

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Early Morning Blaze: Bogota Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire Above Local Mechanic Shop

photos courtesy of the City of Hackensack Firte Department

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Bogota NJ, Commuters on East Main Street were met with flashing lights and sirens early this morning as emergency crews responded to a serious structure fire in the heart of Bogota.

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Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage in Fair Lawn; Quick Action Saves the Day

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Quick Response Prevents Tragedy: Kitchen Fire Sparks 2-Alarm Emergency in Fair Lawn

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Tuesday afternoon in Fair Lawn took a dramatic turn yesterday when a smoky two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family residence. Thanks to the quick thinking of a passerby and the rapid deployment of local emergency services, a potential catastrophe was averted.

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Saddle Brook Fire Destroys Home of Late Ridgewood HS Principal & Veteran Firefighter

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Tragedy Strikes Family of Late Ridgewood High Principal: Massive Fire Destroys Saddle Brook Home

photos courtesy of the Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Department

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SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A community already marked by the loss of a local legend is rallying once again after a devastating fire tore through the home of the late Basil Pizzuto on Wednesday, April 8.

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Fire Erupts During Plumbing Repairs In Hackensack

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Hackensack Firefighters Battle House Fire on Maple Hill Drive: What We Know

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A fast-moving house fire broke out on Maple Hill Drive Saturday afternoon, drawing a massive response from the Hackensack Fire Department and several surrounding mutual aid companies.

The fire, which was reported at 416 Maple Hill Dr., began in a first-floor bathroom before rapidly traveling through the walls and extending into the second floor and attic. Thanks to a swift response by the Hackensack Fire Department’s First Platoon, the blaze was contained before it could consume the entire structure.

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American Dream Evacuated After Dumpster Fire Forces Early Morning Closure

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Quick Response from Fire Crews Clears American Dream Complex to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

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East Rutherford, NJ—The American Dream Mall faced an unexpected disruption early Thursday morning when a fire broke out on a loading dock, forcing the evacuation of the massive shopping and entertainment complex.

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Quick Action in Hackensack: Sprinkler System and Firefighters Limit Damage in Main Street Apartment Blaze

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Disaster Averted: How a Sprinkler System and Hackensack Firefighters Saved a Residential Building from a 4th-Floor Fire

photos courtesy of the The City of Hackensack Fire Department

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Hackensack NJ, The City of Hackensack Fire Department demonstrated rapid response and efficiency this morning after a fire broke out on the 4th floor of a residential building at 389 Main Street. Thanks to a quick-acting sprinkler system and the specialized efforts of the fire crews, potential structural and water damage was significantly limited, allowing residents to return home swiftly.

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Rose Street House Fire: East Rutherford FD Extinguishes Blaze, Occupants Safe

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Fast Action Saves Home: East Rutherford Fire Department Quick-Stops Kitchen Fire on Rose Street

photos courtesy of the East Rutherford Fire Department

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The East Rutherford Fire Department (ERFD) demonstrated rapid and effective firefighting skills this evening, quickly containing a residential structure fire and ensuring the safety of all occupants.

At approximately 5:00 PM, ERFD was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Rose Street with the initial possibility of residents being trapped inside. Fortunately, upon arrival, crews confirmed the best possible news: all occupants had safely evacuated the building before the department’s arrival.

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