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Ridgewood Police and Fire Respond Chemical Spill in the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department responded to investigate a reported chemical spill into the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook between East Ridgewood and Spring Avenues, Ridgewood on Friday morning, 05/24. Firefighters deployed an absorbent pad in an attempt to contain the spill, which was traced to a sump pump located at a single family home on nearby Southern Parkway, Ridgewood. Bergen County Hazmat was summoned to test the offending material, which may have been composed of house paint and wall plaster. It is unknown whether either the homeowner or his/her painting contractor was issued a summons in connection with the incident. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident and assisted in the investigation.

One thought on “Ridgewood Police and Fire Respond Chemical Spill in the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

  1. What the hell is wrong with people ! people are getting real stupid.

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