1. 2019 Fires

Mahwah NJ 3rd alarm, 37 Franklin Tpk. 12-25-19

Numerous firefighters from NJ and NY found there Christmas plans altered as they responded to an early Christmas morning fire in Mahwah NJ.  A little before 05:00 Mahwah Fire Dept responded to 37 Franklin Tpk at the Arzee Building Supply Co. where they discovered a working and rapidly spreading fire.  A 2nd alarm was quickly sounded which brought all Mahwah fire co's as well as mutual aid from several surrounding towns including from Rockland County NY. As the fire continued to spread and with reports of a collapse of the roof, a 3rd alarm was requested bringing additional mutual aid to the scene as well as to cover empty firehouses. In all firefighters from approximately 20 depts responded to the scene or provided cover.  The fire took several hours to control with 7 aerial trucks and numerous hand lines, the Bergen County Haz-Mat Team was requested due to a compromised 1000 gallon diesel tank.  Firefighters remained on the scene well into the afternoon hitting hot spots and overhauling.  No injuries were reported and the cause and origin is under investigation.
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