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New Milford NJ, A quiet Friday evening in New Milford took a dramatic turn on May 8, 2026, when local volunteer firefighters were called to battle a fast-moving vehicle fire that threatened nearby homes and critical infrastructure.
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New Milford NJ, A quick response from the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department prevented a dangerous situation from escalating early Wednesday evening after a primary power line snapped and ignited a fire near a popular community landmark.
Continue reading Downed Power Line Sparks Wooded Fire Near New Milford Swim Club
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New Milford, NJ – Dramatic dashcam footage could scarcely capture the heroism that unfolded on Birchwood Road early this morning, Tuesday, October 8, 2025. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) where a car had struck a tree. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a life-or-death situation.
CLOSE CALL: New Milford Fire Department’s Heroic Stop Prevents House Fire as Two Vehicles Go Up in Flames on Jordan Road!
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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The New Milford NJ Volunteer Fire Department demonstrated swift and coordinated action early this morning, Friday, October 3, 2025, successfully preventing a major structure fire after two vehicles in a residential driveway erupted in flames.
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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.
Continue reading Two-Car Crash With Airbag Deployment Closes Intersection in New Milford
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River Edge NJ, on Friday, December 13, 2024, the River Edge Fire Department (REFD) responded swiftly to a reported gas odor on the 1000 block of Main Street. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a significant emergency affecting the entire commercial complex.
Continue reading Gas Leak Prompts Quick Action by River Edge Fire Department
