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Paramus NJ, a serious crash between a Paramus Police Department Emergency Services Unit (ESU) utility truck and a masonry dump truck shut down a section of Farview Avenue Thursday morning and sent both drivers to local hospitals with injuries.
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Maywood NJ, three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Maywood Avenue and West Central Avenue early Sunday evening, May 11, caused significant damage to multiple vehicles and town infrastructure, though fortunately no serious injuries were reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, a juvenile bicyclist declined medical treatment after a collision with a passenger vehicle late Monday afternoon at the intersection of Cottage Place and Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Juvenile Cyclist Declines Medical Attention After Ridgewood Car Accident
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Ridgewood NJ, a BMW X5 SUV veered off Route 17 southbound late Sunday afternoon, May 4, crashing directly into a gas pump at the Exxon On The Run station, located between Race Track Road and Franklin Turnpike.
Continue reading BMW Crashes Into Gas Pump at Exxon Station in Ridgewood — No Injuries Reported
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a large shade tree came crashing down across West Saddle River Road, just north of Hollywood Avenue, on the morning of Sunday, May 4, disrupting utility services for multiple residents in the area.
Continue reading Fallen Tree Disrupts Utility Services in Ho-Ho-Kus, Damages Utility Poles
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Ridgewood NJ, a dryer fire at a Warren Place home in Ridgewood filled the basement with thick smoke and caused visible damage to the property early Saturday evening, May 3rd.
Continue reading Clothes Dryer Fire Fills Ridgewood Home with Smoke, Causes Exterior Damage
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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.
Continue reading Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road in Glen Rock
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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.
Continue reading 3-Alarm Easter Morning Blaze Engulfs OnScent Fragrance Warehouse 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.
Continue reading T-Bone Crash on Route 208 in Hawthorne Sends Three to Hospital
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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.
Continue reading Allendale Firefighters Battle Late-Night Chimney Fire, Prevent Major Damage
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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.
