Dramatic Hillsdale House Fire: 10 Firefighters Rushed to Hospital After Terrifying Flashover
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Hillsdale NJ, a routine early morning fire call in Hillsdale, turned into a dramatic rescue operation after a sudden flashover injured ten firefighters inside the burning home.
Hillsdale NJ, this morning at 5:11 am the Hillsdale Fire Department was dispatched to a house under construction with visible smoke showing . Woodcliff Lake Truck 7 was also dispatched . Hillsdale Fire Department Deputy 3 arrived at the scene confirming a working fire in a 2 1/2 story residence.
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Saddle River NJ, on Thursday morning approximately 12:00am Saddle River Fire Department 11 was dispatched to the working structure fire in the borough. Engine 1131, Ladder 1141, Rescue 1142, Engine 1133, Chief 1130, and Asst. Chief 1140 responded. Upon arrival the working fire assignment was dispatched to include Woodcliff Lake, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hillsdale, Waldwick, and Upper Saddle River.
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Ridgewood NJ, on November 9, 2022, at 2:55 p.m., the Park Ridge Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire on Henry Avenue. Within moments the Park Police Department arrived on the scene and confirmed a fire at the residence. The Park Ridge Ridge Fire Department Engine 2 arrived on the scene and stretched a hose line to extinguish the fire.
Hillsdale NJ, This morning at 3:30am the Hillsdale Fire Department was dispatched to the Garden state parkway for a two car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. 35-1 arrived on scene and confirmed a car on its side with the driver trapped. Rescue 3 arrived on scene stabilized the vehicle and extricated one victim, who was later turned over to EMS. NJ State Troopers Assisted with traffic control.
Twp. of Washington NJ, on Wednesday morning the Washington Township and Hillsdale Fire Department responded to a car fire on the Garden State Parkway near Hillsdale Avenue . Initial 911 calls coming in to both towns, both departments were dispatched and worked together to extinguish the fire.
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Westwood NJ, at 10:35 hrs on Monday, December 2nd the Westwood fire department, was dispatched to Caffe Anello on Madison Ave. for the reported toaster fire. Within minutes, Westwood Police arrived on the scene confirming a fire inside the building upgrading the call to a working fire. Once on the scene, Engine 1 established a water supply and went inside to quickly knock down the fire. They were met inside the structure with truck 1 and engine 1-2’s crews for overhaul. The fire started above the drop ceiling caused by an industrial coffee roaster and had a very minor extension. Both Hillsdale Fire Department and Emerson Volunteer Fire Department offered assistance.