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FAIR LAWN, NJ — The driver of a Buick Enclave SUV miraculously avoided serious injury after a late-night crash on Tuesday, July 1, that sent the vehicle careening off Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road and into a heavily wooded area along the Saddle River.
Continue reading High-Speed Crash Sends SUV Into Wooded Area Off Route 4 in Fair Lawn
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — a local Bergen County furniture store narrowly avoided major structural damage on June 26, when a white SUV crashed through the front of Palisade Furniture, located on the 100 block of South Dean Street.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is reminding all residents and visitors to stay clear of emergency blockades—they’re there for your safety, not your inconvenience.
Continue reading Safety First: Ridgewood Firefighters Remind Public to Respect Emergency Blockades
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TETERBORO, NJ – June 20, 2025 — A serious fuel spill incident unfolded early Friday morning at Teterboro Airport, when a jet fuel tanker overturned at Signature Aviation, prompting a multi-agency emergency response that lasted for over nine hours.
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Hawthorne NJ, a devastating collision between a fully loaded tri-axle dump truck and an SUV claimed one life late Wednesday morning in Hawthorne, prompting a massive emergency response and widespread traffic detours.
Continue reading Fatal Dump Truck Crash in Hawthorne Shuts Down Streets, Sparks HAZMAT Response
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — Heavy flooding brought traffic to a standstill along Route 208 southbound at Morlot Avenue on the morning of Tuesday, June 10, as torrential rain overwhelmed storm drains and submerged both travel lanes and shoulders.
Continue reading Flooding Shuts Down Route 208 Southbound at Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn
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Ridgewood NJ, a minor vehicle accident early Friday morning, May 30, led to the leak of hazardous material and temporary power disruption at the Ridgewood Public Schools Administrative Building on Cottage Place.
Continue reading Electrical Transformer Damaged Outside Ridgewood Public Schools Admin Building
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Ridgefield NJ, a major accident involving a tractor-trailer and multiple vehicles early Friday morning led to widespread damage, two hospitalizations, and the evacuation of an apartment building with 50 residential units.
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Upper Saddle River NJ, in the early hours of Thursday, May 30, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm on Chestnut Drive, ensuring the safety of residents and reminding the community about the silent dangers of carbon monoxide.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 A Platoon responded to a potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) alarm at a mixed-use commercial and residential building, highlighting the ongoing risks of gas-powered equipment use indoors.
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Teterboro NJ, a tragic early morning plane crash on May 22 claimed multiple lives and injured others on the ground when a Cessna 550 jet struck a home, several vehicles, and multiple power lines in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
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Ridgewood NJ, a two-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes SUV and a Toyota SUV caused a temporary disruption at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Maple Avenue early Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.
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Paramus NJ, a commercially owned mini school bus sustained heavy damage after sideswiping two utility poles along North Farview Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20. The accident resulted in injuries to two adult passengers while the driver walked away unscathed.
Continue reading Mini School Bus Sideswipes Utility Poles in Paramus, Injuring Two Adults
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department (USRFD) responded to a significant structure fire on Lake Road, quickly escalating to a four-alarm incident due to challenging conditions and limited water access. With mutual aid from the Ramsey Fire Department (RFD) and numerous neighboring fire departments, the blaze was successfully brought under control with no injuries reported.
Continue reading Four-Alarm Fire on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River Contained with Regional Support
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Glen Rock NJ, a driver narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a high-voltage power line struck her vehicle’s windshield late Thursday morning on Cornwall Road in Glen Rock. The dramatic incident occurred after a fallen tree dislodged the power line, sending it crashing onto the car just seconds later.
Continue reading Glen Rock Driver Survives Scare After Live Power Line Falls on Windshield
