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Ridgewood Emergency Responders Extinguish Dumpster Fire Behind Retail Store

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Ridgewood NJ, a Thursday afternoon fire on March 13 prompted a swift response from Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) patrol officers and Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD) firefighters in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue.

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Fire Breaks Out Behind Retail Establishment

The blaze originated in a small dumpster behind a retail store, quickly spreading to bulk refuse placed nearby. Thanks to the quick action of local emergency personnel, the fire was successfully contained before it could cause damage to the store’s building or a nearby parked vehicle.

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Investigation Underway

After the fire was safely extinguished, two fire prevention officers were seen entering nearby businesses to review security footage, indicating that an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

No Injuries Reported

Thankfully, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

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5 thoughts on “Ridgewood Emergency Responders Extinguish Dumpster Fire Behind Retail Store

  1. Isn’t it amazing at sometimes throughout the year the garbage, a litter, that’s behind some of these buildings throughout the c b d. Doesn’t anyone expect this. Where is the health department.

    1. Thinking it’s the same drunk writer🙃

  2. I bet the FD was shocked that they actually had to respond to a legitimate call this time, and not someone’s fire alarm going off for the third time this week for the past fifteen weeks.

  3. is it a Cyber Truck ?

    1. No like a Village Council Meeting

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