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Saved by the Beep: Park Ridge Family Narrowly Escapes Midnight Three-Alarm Fire

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Working Smoke Detectors Credited for Saving Lives as Massive Blaze Engulfs Terrace Street Garage

photos courtesy of the Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

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PARK RIDGE, NJ – A North Jersey family is safe today following a terrifying midnight ordeal. Just before 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday night, a three-alarm fire broke out at a residence on Terrace Street, drawing a massive response from nearly a dozen local fire departments.

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Rose Street House Fire: East Rutherford FD Extinguishes Blaze, Occupants Safe

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Fast Action Saves Home: East Rutherford Fire Department Quick-Stops Kitchen Fire on Rose Street

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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.

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Attic Blaze in Mahwah Forces Evacuation of Residential Building

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Mahwah Firefighters Battle Working Structure Fire Near Faulkner Court

photos courtesy of Mahwah and Waldwick Fire Departments

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Mahwah NJ , a quiet Wednesday morning in Mahwah, NJ, was broken by the sound of sirens as a serious fire erupted in a residential building. At approximately 11:25 AM on 10/29/2025, multiple Mahwah Fire Department companies were dispatched near Faulkner Court for reports of a fire showing from a roof.

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Ridgewood Fire Safety Champs: Orchard Elementary Wins Coveted White Helmet for Best Fire Drill Performance!

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Fire Drill Victory! This Ridgewood Elementary School Just Earned a Huge Honor for Stepping Up School Safety

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood, NJ – Fire Prevention Week wrapped up with a major victory for school safety in Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Fire Department concluded its annual timed fire drills across all public schools, celebrating the school that showed the most significant commitment to improvement and readiness.

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Montvale Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Blaze on North Kinderkamack Road, No Injuries Reported

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MONTVALE, NJ — On Sunday, August 11 at 9:47 p.m., the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of North Kinderkamack Road and Brook Avenue.

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Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts at Sunbelt Rentals in Totowa, NJ — Multiple Fire Departments Respond

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TOTOWA, NJ — A three-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon, August 3, at Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental facility located at 800 Riverview Drive, prompting a widespread emergency response from multiple local fire departments across Passaic County.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Vehicle Fire on Linwood Avenue

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Ridgewood, NJ — Quick action by Ridgewood firefighters from Engine Company #35 and Rescue Company #42 prevented a dangerous situation from escalating after a fully involved engine compartment fire broke out late Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in the 400 block of Linwood Avenue.

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Four-Alarm Fire Erupts in Englewood Apartment Building, Displaces Residents — No Injuries Reported

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Battles Outdoor Kitchen Fire in Extreme Heat

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — June 23, 2025 — It was a scorching Monday in Bergen County, but that didn’t stop the dedicated volunteers of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department from answering the call—four times, in fact.

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Fair Lawn Warehouse Explosion Injures Two Employees: Investigation Underway

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — Two employees sustained serious burns following an explosion involving aerosol cans inside a warehouse located in the 2100 block of Broadway, late Wednesday afternoon, July 2. The blast prompted a large-scale emergency response and sent both victims to a local hospital for treatment.

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Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Accused of Falsifying Public Records, Prosecutors Say

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Elmwood Park NJ,  a fire inspector with the Elmwood Park Fire Prevention Bureau has been arrested and charged with tampering and falsifying public records, according to a statement released by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Incident in Mixed-Use Building

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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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Clothes Dryer Fire Fills Ridgewood Home with Smoke, Causes Exterior Damage

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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.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Smoke Emergency in Downtown Mixed-Use Building

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, on the evening of March 11, 2025, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 swiftly responded to a fire alarm activation at a large mixed-occupancy building located at Maple and East Ridgewood Avenue.

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Massive House Fire in Prospect Park Engulfs Three Homes, Multiple Fire Departments Respond

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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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