On 9-4-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted South Essex Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to Maplewood
Building Fire
CGFD Responds to Structure Fire
On 7-28-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters fought a structure fire on Overlook Road. The fire occurred while the township was experiencing severe storms and lighting. Several West Essex Towns assisted. The home was vacant and under construction. The fire caused major damage. No injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds to Fire on Adelina Ct.
On 6-6-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Adelina Ct. residence on the report of a fire in the rear yard of the home. Upon arrival the fire (a gazebo) had been mostly extinguished by the resident. However there was damage to the homes exterior from the radiant heat.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to Belleville
On 5-4-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted Belleville Firefighter at the scene of a structure fire.
CGFD Responds to Building Fire
On 5-18-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a fire inside bagel shop located at 597 Pompton. Upon arrival a small fire was quickly extinguished. There was no extension and no injuries reported.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to South Orange
On 3-21-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted South Essex Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire in South Orange.
Members overhaul second floor check for hidden fire
CGFD Reponds Mutal Aid to Nutley
On 12-13-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters assited Nutley Firefighters at the scene of a 2nd Alarm Fire.
CGFD Responds to Reported Structure Fire
On 10-19-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a Hillside Ave residence on a possible fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a door bell camera had caught fire. The fire was extinguished. The damage was minor and no injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds To Reported Grill Fire
On 8-4-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Mountain Ridge Drive residence on the report of a grill fire. In route the department was advised the fire had been extinguished. Upon arrival firefighters found that a exterior wall had caught fire and was still smoldering. The area was wet down and overhauled. No injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds to Deck Fire
Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Highview Tr. Residence on the report of the deck on fire. Upon arrival firefighters found the deck smoldering. The fire was overhauled and the fire completely extinguishment. No injuries were reported.
