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Heard on: North Arlington Fire Dispatch · 12/30/2025 03:40 PM
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This was an overheated ballast in a liquor store sign on the Ridge Road side.
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We were able to isolate the electric to that.
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Overheated sign ballast prompts response on Ridge Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to an overheated electrical ballast in a liquor store sign near Ridge Road in North Arlington. The power was isolated, preventing further hazard, and the fire scene was subsequently cleared.

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Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ
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