Fires

Fire was seen coming out of the chimney of a Rugby Road Residence. Firefighters responded extinguished all remaining fire and checked for fire extension. No damage or injuries’ were reported. Santa was advised the chimney was all clear.

On September 19th 2022, Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage for the South Essex Fire Department in Maplewood while they were called to battled a general alarm fire in Irvington.

Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a house fire on Loretta Drive. The fire was extinguished quickly and no injuries were reported. The home was damaged extensively.

Firefighters have responded to a number of fires in the township recently. Most were extinguished quickly. Assistance of surrounding towns was used. Although there has been extensive property damage, most importantly no injuries have been reported. The causes are under investigation, and appear to be random, including lightening and accidental.

On April 5th 2021 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the scene of a multiple alarm fire in Orange. They were subsequently dispatched to a second fire on Scotland Road.

Police and Firefighters responded to the scene of a car fire on Pompton Avenue. The fire was extinguished quickly there were no injuries reported.

The fire was reported at 3:56 pm. Cedar Grove Fire Fighters extinguished the fire quickly, however there was extensive damaged to the home. One person was transported to an area hospital for smoke inhalation.

On January 7th 2021 at 5:30 Am the Cedar Grove Fire Department responded to a Center Avenue residence for a reported fire. The fire was extinguished quickly, no injuries were reported.

On 12-27-2020 At 9:43 Am the Cedar Grove Fire Department responded to the scene of a fire in a Grove Avenue Business. The business was closed and fire was extinguished quickly, there were no injuries reported.