Eight Pets Lost in Devastating River Vale House Fire; Investigation Ongoing

photos courtesy of River Vale Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

River Vale NJ, a quiet Tuesday afternoon in River Vale, NJ, turned tragic this week as a fast-moving structure fire claimed the lives of eight beloved pets. Local authorities and fire crews from across the region responded to the scene at 242 Highland Avenue on February 17, 2026, battling heavy smoke and flames that gutted portions of the residence.

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