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photo courtesy of Dumont Volunteer Fire Department
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DUMONT, NJ – July 14, 2025 — Dumont Volunteer Fire Department responded to a lightning strike at a home on Davies Avenue while the area was under a Flash Flood Warning. Firefighters urged residents to remain cautious and avoid navigating flooded roadways.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Heavy rainfall has triggered flash flooding along the Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, prompting urgent safety warnings from local officials.
photos courtesy of the City of Hackensack Fire Department
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Fire Department is responding to multiple emergency calls as heavy rain and flash flooding impact the area. Crews have been dispatched to assist vehicles stranded in floodwaters and other weather-related incidents.
