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Quick Action by Firefighters Results in Minimal Damage in Ho Ho Kus House Fire

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photos courtesy of Ashley Pattman

the Staff of the Ridgwood Blog

Ho-Ho- Kus NJ , Yesterday at approximately 12:00 the Ho-Ho- Kus Fire Department was alerted to a home on Spruce Place for a report of smoke emanating from the first floor of the residence.
Initial reports from Police and Fire units confirmed a heavy smoke condition in the basement.

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Several Homes Evacuated as Downed Electric Power Line Results in Manhole Explosion and Power Outages in Ho Ho Kus

Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Fire Department

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

March 9 2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ho Ho Kus NJ, A downed electric power line that caught fire resulted in a manhole explosion and power outages near the busy intersection of Hollywood and Sheridan Avenues in Ho-Ho-Kus late Thursday morning, 03/08. Several homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. Evacuees were offered shelter in the Ho-Ho-Kus School. Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Fire Department personnel responded to the incident. No injuries were reported. PSE&G Gas Division technicians were observed checking for natural gas leaks in the neighborhood closest to the manhole explosion (which blew at least 1 manhole cover completely off).

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