photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hawthorne, New Jersey, mourns the tragic loss of a piece of its history after a devastating multi-alarm fire tore through one of the borough’s oldest homes on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Continue reading Massive Fire Destroys 1889 Hawthorne Home, Sends One to Hospital
photos courtesy of Franklin Lakes and Waldwick Fire departments
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – A quick response from the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, aided by essential mutual aid partners, contained a dangerous fire that had begun to extend through the roofline of a large residential home on Briarly Drive. The swift coordination not only knocked down the flames but also ensured the safe evacuation of a resident who was initially unaware of the danger.
Continue reading Fast Action Saves Franklin Lakes Home from Spreading Attic Fire
