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Thursday Afternoon Fire Renders a 2-family on Walton Street, in Ridgewood Uninhabitable

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Ridgewood NJ, a multi-alarm, early Thursday afternoon, 05/04, rendered a 2-family home located in the 200 block of Walton Street, in Ridgewood uninhabitable. The fire reportedly began in the attic, and may have spread to portions of the building’s second floor. Ridgewood firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes of their arrival on site. Firefighters from Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department assisted at the scene. All occupants of the home had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of Ridgewood police officers, Ridgewood firefighters and Ridgewood Emergency Services ; no injuries were reported.

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Vehicles Collide at the Intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood, Minor Injuries Reported

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Ridgewood NJ, two (2) high end SUVs collided in the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood early Monday afternoon, 05/01. One (1) of the drivers sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene. Both vehicles were towed away. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire department responded to the incident. No word at the scene as to whether any crash related summonses were issued.

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Fire Started by Contractor Damages Crest Road Home in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a contractors performing decorative flooring/tile work may have unintentionally caused the fire that damaged a large single family home in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 04/25. Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had spread up an interior wall prior to their arrival at the home. Two (2) adults and an infant who were present when the fire broke out safely evacuated the home before police and firefighters arrived. Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters assisted Ridgewood Fire Department at the scene. Volunteer Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident and Ridgewood Police were on hand.

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An Unoccupied Painter’s Van Burst into Flames on East Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, an unoccupied painter’s van burst into flames while parked in the rear of an occupied commercial building located in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood early Monday afternoon, 04/24. Several nearby businesses were evacuated by Ridgewood Police officers as a precaution. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was quickly extinguished by Ridgewood firefighters. The van was totaled. An investigation is underway to determine what caused the fire.

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Corvette Destroyed in Detached Garage Fire in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a 2015 Chevy Corvette was reportedly destroyed in a fire that heavily damaged the detached garage of a single family home located in the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, Ridgewood early Saturday evening, 04/22. A brand new BMW SUV and a snowblower were both safely removed from the garage after the property owner noticed smoke coming from the structure. Ridgewood firefighters extinguished the conflagration shortly after their arrival. No injuries were evident at the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Corvette’s battery was being trickle charged at the time of the fire. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.

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Mysterious Substance Discovered floating on the on the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook , Ridgewood Firefighters Deploy Containment Booms

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Ridgewood NJ, a local resident spotted an unknown oily like substance floating on the surface of the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook near Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood at approximately 8:00 PM on Thursday evening, 04/20, and promptly called 911. Ridgewood firefighters responded to the area and deployed a containment boom across the Brook as they awaited the arrival of a team of technicians from Bergen County Hazmat. Additional containment booms were deployed after the County Hazmat team arrived. However, further investigation testing, and identification of the mysterious substance was postponed until after the arrival of daylight on Friday morning, 04/21.

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No Injuries Reported in Blaze That left Home Uninhabitable in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters received numerous telephoned reports of a house fire in the 400 block of George Street, Ridgewood shortly after 0945 hours on Monday morning, 04/17. Arriving firefighters observed heavy black smoke emanating from the single family house and immediately began fire suppression operations. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which rendered the house uninhabitable. Ho-Ho-Kus  firefighters assisted at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel also responded to the incident.

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False Alarm Sends Ridgewood High School into “lockdown”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.

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UPDATE: Attempted Sabotage Spotted at the Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, recent walk through of the Schedler Property reveled  electrical wiring issues at the home. It appears someone is trying to sabotage the property , perhaps burn it down as has been suggested from some corners the Village.

“As a license electrician looking at what they have there… I can assure you there is no sabotage other than bubble covers missing from 2 of the boxes. It apears 1 fell off and the 2nd one has a broken plastic hinge from the picture. There is no overload there at all there are nine circuits of which eight are visible… each twelve and fourteen gauge chord has its own circuit. This is above and beyond the rules of the NEC..” JN

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Whole Foods in Ridgewood Hit by SUV

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Ridgewood NJ, an Audi Q5 SUV crashed into the front of the Whole Foods supermarket located at 44 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood early Tuesday afternoon, 03/28. The vehicle’s adult driver was transported to The Valley Hospital with unspecified injuries. Structural damage to the building was quite evident; the Village of Ridgewood’s Chief Construction Code Official, Anthony Merlino was present at the scene conducting an inspection. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Audi from the store’s parking lot. Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Miguel Torres Lopez investigated the incident. Ridgewood firefighters assisted in removing the vehicle from the structure and securing debris resultant from the crash.

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17 Year Old Driver Rushed to Valley Hospital after Hitting a Tree in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the 17-year old driver of a Honda CRV sustained minor injuries on Wednesday morning, 03/22, when the vehicle crashed into a tree on Mulberry Place, Ridgewood. The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill. The heavily damaged Honda was towed from the scene.

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Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street Crash in Ridgewood Sends Driver to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,. the adult driver of an older model Toyota Highlander was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday evening, 03/14, collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill and disconnected the batteries of both damaged SUVs. Ridgewood PD investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel attended to the victim.

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Oak Street Crash Wipes out a Fire Hydrant, and Damages Utility Pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) summons was issued in connection with a single vehicle Friday afternoon, 03/10, crash in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood that wiped out a fire hydrant, and damaged a utility pole. The vehicle’s 86 year old driver refused medical attention. Ridgewood firefighters mitigated a crash related utility spill before the vehicle was towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control. PSE&G Electric Division and Ridgewood Water Company personnel were also on the scene.

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Early Morning T-Bone collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) minor injury was reported following a two (2) vehicle, T-Bone collision at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood at approximately 0745 hours on Tuesday, 02/07. The injured party refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department units responded to the incident.

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Ridgewood High School Students Narrowly Escaped Serious Injury After SUV Crashed into a Utility Pole

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Ridgewood NJ, Five (5) Ridgewood High School students escaped serious injury when their Nissan Pathfinder crashed head on into a utility pole as it rounded a curve on a narrow street near the high school. The late Friday afternoon, 01/27, crash triggered a massive response by local police, fire, and EMS units. One (1) passenger was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. All others were released at the scene to parents. A flatbed tow truck removed the totaled Pathfinder from the scene. The pole was deemed unsafe by a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter and scheduled for immediate replacement. Ridgewood Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.

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