Cedar Gove Firefighters responded to the rear parking lot of 100 Cedar Ridge Drive for numerous 911 reports of a vehicle on fire. Upon arrival a unoccupied vehicle was on fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished and overhauled the fire. Cedar Grove Ambulance and Rescue Squad, C.G.A.R.S., arrived on scene. The vehicle owner was transported to Mountainside Hospital.
Month: August 2015
August 23rd 2015 CGFD Responds For a Smoke Condtion
Firefighter were called to the Super Foodtown Store when a large amount of black smoke was seen coming from the the roof. Checks revealed that the smoke was caused when employees were burning off the grill in the deil area. The smoke from the grill was then vented out of the building causing the condition. The grill was left to burn clean.
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August 17th 2015 Mutual Aid to Otsego Rd. Verona
Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted Verona Firefighters at the scene of a house fire on Ostego Rd. Upon arrival firefighters found smoke emanating from the second floor of the residence. Checks revealed that there was fire in the walls. Handlines were stretched and the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
Thanks for photos to, Deamonracer 2, and T Wilson.
August 4th 2015 CGFD Responds to Brush Fire
Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a large brush fire on the grounds of the Old Essex County Hospital Center. The fire was caused by a downed primary power wire. Public Service Electric responded. Once the power was shut down the fire was extinguished. Firefighters overhauled the fire with chainsaws and hand lines. No injuries were reported.