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Bergen County Under Fire: Two Major Blazes Ravage Neighborhoods in Under 24 Hours

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Little Ferry Blaze: Neighbors believe a propane tank may have been the catalyst for the blaze

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Little Ferry NJ, It has been a harrowing 24 hours for first responders in Bergen County as two separate, destructive fires broke out in Little Ferry and Ridgefield Park, leaving homes in ruins and several communities on high alert.

From a suspected propane explosion to a multi-house inferno in the middle of the night, local fire departments have been pushed to their limits. Here is the latest on these developing stories.

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Breaking: Fire Crews From 5 Towns Battle House Fire in Wood-Ridge; No Injuries Reported

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Early Morning House Fire in Wood-Ridge: Mutual Aid Units From 5 Towns Battle Columbia St Blaze

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Wood-Ridge NJ, A quiet Thursday morning was shattered in Wood-Ridge, NJ, as a residential structure fire broke out on Columbia Street, triggering a massive response from surrounding Bergen County fire departments.

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UPDATE: Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

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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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Multiple Agencies Join Carlstadt Fire fighters Responding to Monday Night House Fire

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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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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in Teterboro: Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Responds

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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 Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Charlton Avenue

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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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Multiple Injuries in 3-Vehicle Crash Involving Ambulance in Hasbrouck Heights

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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.

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Serious Four-Vehicle Accident Shuts Down Route 46 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.

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Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Responds to Multiple Emergencies on October 6th

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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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Teen Driver Cited After Route 17 Rollover Crash in Hasbrouck Heights Sends Two to Hospital

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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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Late-Night Rollover Accident in Hasbrouck Heights on Route 17 Leads to Quick Rescue

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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.

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Dual Vehicle Fires on Route 46: A Night of Action for Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department

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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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Busy Day for Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department with 5 Calls

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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 Fire Department Responds to Chemical Spill in Teterboro

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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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Spotlight on First Responders: Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge Fire Departments

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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.

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