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GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Bergen County family escaped uninjured early Thursday morning, August 13, after a fire broke out at a residential home on Hanover Place amid local storm activity.
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Wyckoff NJ, Emergency crews with the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department responded to a commercial building on Franklin Avenue this afternoon following reports of heavy smoke inside the structure.
Continue reading Heavy Smoke Report at Wyckoff Commercial Building Triggers Emergency Fire Response
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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.
Continue reading Downed Power Line Sparks Wooded Fire Near New Milford Swim Club
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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.
Continue reading Morning Commute Disrupted: Heavy Fire Breaks Out Above Bogota Mechanic Shop
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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.
Continue reading Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage in Fair Lawn; Quick Action Saves the Day
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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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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.
Continue reading Fire Erupts During Plumbing Repairs In Hackensack
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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.
Continue reading American Dream Evacuated After Dumpster Fire Forces Early Morning Closure
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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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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.
Continue reading Rose Street House Fire: East Rutherford FD Extinguishes Blaze, Occupants Safe
