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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights claimed the life of one driver and left several others injured on Thursday evening, March 6, according to authorities.
The fatal accident occurred around 6:20 p.m. near Route 46 and Franklin Avenue, prompting road closures and detours that lasted for several hours.
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Carlstadt NJ, on Monday evening, a house fire broke out at 618 First Street in Carlstadt, leaving significant damage to the home and an adjacent garage. The fire prompted a swift response from the Carlstadt Fire Department, with mutual aid provided by the Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights Fire Departments.
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Teterboro NJ, in the early hours of the morning, on December 16th around 3:00 AM, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was dispatched to Industrial Avenue in Teterboro to respond to a fire alarm indicating a potential battery fire inside a building.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, late last night, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department faced a critical situation when a call came in reporting heavy smoke on the second floor of an apartment building on Charlton Avenue.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a serious three-vehicle accident in Hasbrouck Heights on Thursday, October 24, left multiple victims injured, including one person who had to be extricated from their vehicle.
Continue reading Multiple Injuries in 3-Vehicle Crash Involving Ambulance in Hasbrouck Heights
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, around 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to a serious four-vehicle accident at Route 46 and Collins, with reports of multiple people entrapped and injured. Chiefs 60, 61, and 62, along with Squad 1, Engine 2, and Engine 3, were dispatched to the scene.
Continue reading Serious Four-Vehicle Accident Shuts Down Route 46 in Hasbrouck Heights
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, October 6th proved to be a hectic day for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department, as they responded to several emergencies, including a tire change gone wrong and two significant car accidents.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a rollover crash on Route 17 North across from the Holiday Inn left two teenagers injured and sent local emergency responders into action Thursday night, Sept. 19, according to authorities.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, last Friday night at 11 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to a serious rollover accident on Route 17 near Franklin Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle that had flipped over, trapping one occupant inside while gasoline leaked into the car and onto the trapped individual.
Continue reading Late-Night Rollover Accident in Hasbrouck Heights on Route 17 Leads to Quick Rescue
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, late Wednesday night, around 11 PM, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department sprang into action to tackle an unexpected series of events on Route 46.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, busy day for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department with 5 calls for service. Fire Fighters started their day at 5 am for smoke in an apartment off of Terrace Ave. Members around 1 pm responded to Burr Pl for a party pinned between a trailer and a staircase a 10-30 was transmitted and Wood-Ridge Rescue responded to the scene.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, around 730 pm on Wednesday Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to North Street in Teterboro for a chemical spill with one party injured. The injured party was removed by the department and turned over to be treated by EMS. Bergen County Hazmat assessed the scene and assisted with mitigation and cleanup.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, at approximately 9:30 pm on March 17th, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department swiftly responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a rollover at the intersection of Route 17 S. and Williams Avenue. Upon arrival, Chief 60, Chief 61, and Chief 62 confirmed the rollover with entrapment. A 10–30 distress signal was transmitted, prompting mutual aid from the Wood-Ridge Fire Department. Crews from Squad 1, Engine 2, and the Rescue skillfully extricated the victim, who was then treated by EMS. Additionally, several handlines were deployed to address a significant fuel spill of gasoline and diesel. The Wood-Ridge Fire Department provided assistance on the scene and covered the Borough during the extended operation.
Continue reading Spotlight on First Responders: Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge Fire Departments
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, at around 8:30 am March 12th, members of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to Church St for a reported electrical fire. Chief 60 transmitted a 1030 and requested mutual aid from the Wood-Ridge and Carlstadt Fire Departments. Crews stretched into the apartment and found fire in the wall. The fire was quickly extinguished before any extension.No injuries Reported.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, around 5:30 PM Monday evening the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was dispatched to Raymond Street for a vehicle into a structure. Chief 62 got on the scene and confirmed the accident with entrapment. Crews from Squad 1 extricated the patient and turned her over to Holy Name EMS to be evaluated. Wood-Ridge Fire Department and Hackensack Fire Department ’s Safety Chief assisted on the scene while Moonachie and Lodi Fire Departments covered the borough.
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