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Glen Rock NJ, four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday evening, April 26, at the busy intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road, authorities reported.
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Midland Park NJ, a driver behind the wheel of a red KIA Sportage escaped serious injury in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, April 24, on Erie Avenue in Midland Park.
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Norwood NJ, Firefighters from across Bergen County and nearby New York departments battled a 3-alarm fire early Easter Sunday morning at the OnScent fragrance company warehouse located on Chestnut Street in Norwood.
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North Arlington NJ, a major warehouse fire broke out Friday morning, April 18, at a cooking oil recycling facility on Porete Avenue, prompting a multi-alarm emergency response and widespread smoke conditions in surrounding towns.
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Hawthorne NJ, three people were transported to The Valley Hospital following a serious T-bone collision at the intersection of Route 208 Northbound and Goffle Road on Friday afternoon, April 18, according to local authorities.
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Allendale NJ, a chimney fire in Allendale quickly escalated into a working structure fire late Monday night, but swift action by firefighters and mutual aid crews helped contain the blaze.
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Hawthorne NJ, a fast-moving garage fire threatened a home and nearby brush on Goffle Hill Road Monday evening, but quick action by the Hawthorne Fire Department and mutual aid crews prevented the flames from spreading further.
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Prospect Park NJ, a large house fire broke out in Prospect Park on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:33 PM to a possible house fire near North 11th Street and Fairview Avenue. Upon arrival, the Chief of Department confirmed a working fire at 265 North 11th Street, with flames rapidly spreading to neighboring homes at 263 and 267 North 11th Street.
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Wood-Ridge NJ, students and staff at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School in Wood-Ridge, NJ, were safely evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a small fire broke out in a construction area of the school. Thankfully, no injuries or structural damage were reported, and the school returned to its regular schedule on Wednesday.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Hasbrouck Heights firefighters demonstrated swift action Monday, December 30, when they rescued a driver trapped in a precariously tilted SUV after a crash on the Boulevard in front of Borough Hall.
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Mahwah NJ, an unoccupied coach bus caught fire Saturday morning, December 28, on Route 17 in Mahwah, prompting a swift response from local emergency teams.
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Teaneck NJ, what started as a child’s toy drone blowing onto a neighbor’s roof turned into an unexpected multi-agency response, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr revealed.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department had a busy week, tackling a range of emergencies and showcasing their dedication to protecting the community. Here’s a recap of some of their notable responses:
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Englewood NJ, the Englewood Fire Department’s 1st Platoon members are actively addressing a significant vehicle crash into a structure at the intersection of Lafayette Place and Englewood Avenue. The incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 21, prompted a full platoon recall to manage the scene effectively.
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