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Heard on: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire · 1/13/2026 02:32 AM
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Centrics of the Ridgewood Fire Department, all apparatus responding.
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Near North Van Dien, box 714 activation area one general fire alarm.
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Fire department responds to alarm near Van Dien Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, the Ridgewood Fire Department responded to a possible general fire alarm near North Van Dien Avenue, between Meadowbrook and Linwood. Crews were dispatched following the activation of a box alarm. No confirmation of fire or damage was provided in the available radio traffic.

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N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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