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Mahwah Garage Fire Out Before it Spread to the Home

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Mahwah NJ, on July 6th  at 7:53pm all Mahwah Fire Department Companies were dispatched to a structure fire in town on Sherwood Avenue. Upon arrival the garage was fully engulfed. Crews worked fast to extinguish the fire and prevent extension to the home. No injuries reported.

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Multiple Agencies Respond to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer Fire in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, on May 10 Mahwah Fire Department  dispatched two fire companies to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer fire .  The driver had escaped safety. Due to the volume of fire Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department tanker 334 was requested to the scene to assist . Units from Rockland County were also on the scene .

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Fire at Single Family Home in Ramsey Quickly Extinguished

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Ramsey Nj, Thursday morning at approximately 6:40am the Ramsey Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire on Lakeview Drive. First responding units arrived and confirmed a working fire in the attic of a single family private dwelling and requested the working fire assignment bringing in mutual aid from Wyckoff, Allendale and Mahwah Fire Departments . Responding units quickly extinguished the fire and had it under control at approximately 7:30am. No injuries were reported .

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No Rest for Local Fire Fighters on Easter Weekend

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department along with several other Bergen County Fire Departments had a very busy Easter Sunday.

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Mahwah Woman Charged with Arson in Condo Fire

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AMEL MERSALI (DOB: 7/18/1990; single; unemployed) of 2102 Hawthorne Lane, Mahwah, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Stephen Jaffe.

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Victim of Motorcycle Accident Airlifted to Hospital in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, on the morning of March 21st  Mahwah EMS was dispatched to a motorcycle accident in which the victim was flown via helicopter to the hospital. These calls are always hectic and require many agencies to work together smoothly to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Also on scene were Mahwah Police , Mahwah Fire Department  ,Valley Health System Paramedics and Hackensack Meridian Health AirMed One for amazing teamwork.

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Northbound Route 287 Shut Down After Heavy Equipment Crash in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, a tri-axle dump truck towing a trailer loaded with three (3) heavy pieces of paving equipment, crashed on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah late Wednesday afternoon, 11/30. The truck, trailer, and one (1) piece of equipment careened off of the roadway and down a steep embankment. The remaining two (2) pieces of paving equipment dislodged from the trailer and landed in the traveled portion of Route 287 northbound, just south of Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. One (1) individual was seriously injured in the crash; paramedics were dispatched to assist Mahwah EMS personnel with the victim’s care. Route 287 northbound was closed in Franklin Lakes to facilitate roadway clean up and removal of all damaged equipment/vehicles.

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NJ State Police Investigating Wednesday Morning Accident on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, a collision involving a rolled over dump truck reeked havoc for drivers on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah on Wednesday morning, 10/05. Mahwah firefighters were dispatched to the incident based on reports that the truck’s driver was entrapped in the vehicle. Basic and advanced EMS support was also dispatched to the scene. Motor vehicle traffic northbound near milepost 64.0 was restricted to one (1) lane while NJ State Police investigated the crash. No information was readily available regarding the extent of injuries sustained by the driver.

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Multi Vehicle Accident in Mahwah Closes Route 287 northbound Monday Morning

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Mahwah NJ, a multiple vehicle crash involving a flipped over roll-off container truck and an entrapment forced the temporary closure of Route 287 northbound near mile marker 64 in Mahwah on Monday morning, 08/22. Mahwah Fire Department, was assisted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department, and a Ramsey EMS ambulance was also observed at the scene. At least one (1) victim with a life threatening traumatic injury was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. No information was available regarding the condition of other victims, if there were any.

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Firefighters Respond to Friday Rush Hour Truck Fire on Route 17 South in Ramsey

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Ramsey Nj, on Friday members of the Ramsey Fire Department and Rescue Squad were called for a tractor trailer fire on Route 17 south near North Franklin Turnpike this evening at the height of rush hour. Members of the Mahwah Fire Department assisted with mutual aid and the crews worked together to quickly extinguish the fire. An  Allendale Fire Engine stood by at Ramsey Fire Headquarters for coverage.

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Fire Fighters Make Short Work of 2 Alarm Warehouse Fire in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, the Ramsey Fire Department responded into the township of Mahwah yesterday morning with a ladder truck for a fire inside of a warehouse. The fire was quickly knocked down by the Mahwah Fire Department, Ramsey Fire crews assisted in overhaul and ventilation.

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All Occupants Including Several Cats made it out Safely from a Douglas Street Fire in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Fire Department responded to a working fire in the attic of a home on Douglas Street around midnight this morning. Waldwick Fire Department units arrived on scene and put 2 hand lines into service and quickly extinguished the fire. The department reported that all occupants including several cats made it out safely. The Waldwick Fire Department  thanked the assistance of the Allendale Fire, HoHoKus Fire, Wyckoff, Midland Park Fire and Mahwah Fire Department for their assistance.

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Missing Mahwah Man Found Drowned After Extensive Search

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Mahwah NJ, Police officials confirmed that the Mahwah resident drowned, and that his body was found around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The body of a 24-year-old man has been recovered from a Dators Pond after he went missing while paddle boarding. The 24-year-old is believed to have drowned. He was out on the water with his older brother on Monday, according to police. He reportedly lost his balance and fell into the water.

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No Injuries Report in Saddle River Fire

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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home on the East side of town for a reported structure fire. Upon signing in service, Chief Salvatori was advised by Saddle River Police Department that the attached garage was fully involved and he asked for his 2nd alarm mutual aid companies.

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