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Police Urge Residents Not To Call 911 Over Smoke From Jennings Creek Wildfire Police Urge Residents Not To Call 911 Over Smoke From Jennings Creek Wildfire
Police Urge Residents Not To Call 911 Over Smoke From Jennings Creek Wildfire The Jennings Creek Wildfire has burned more than 2,200 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, and shifting winds are blowing smoke into surrounding areas. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in collaboration with New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation, is leading efforts to bring the fire under control. As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, the fire spans 2,283 acres in New Jersey and is 30% contained. Two residential structures in New Jersey and eight historic structures in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District are under threat. No evacuations have been ordered at thi…
2,500-Acre Jennings Creek Wildfire Continues To Burn, Cannonball 3 Wildfire Mostly Contained 2,500-Acre Jennings Creek Wildfire Continues To Burn, Cannonball 3 Wildfire Mostly Contained
2,500-Acre Jennings Creek Wildfire Continues To Burn, Cannonball 3 Wildfire Mostly Contained A massive wildfire spanning 2,500 acres is burning through West Milford, NJ, and into Orange County, NY, threatening homes and historic sites as firefighters battle to contain it.  Known as the Jennings Creek Wildfire, the blaze has put two residential buildings in New Jersey and 14 structures on East Shore Road in New York at risk, along with eight historic buildings in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in the latest update Sunday morning, Nov. 10. Good Morning West Milford, Today Forest Fire will begin back burn operations in the …
Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (DEVELOPING) Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (DEVELOPING)
Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (Developing) A Chevrolet pickup truck barreled through an apartment building in Ramsey, prompting an evacuation for residents on Friday morning, Nov. 8. Emergency responders were on scene at 460 Island Road at Regency Park, assessing the damage and working to ensure the stability of the building. Ramsey Alert: Please avoid Island Rd. and Regency park residents on the North, please evacuate your homes and move towards South side on Addison Pl. immediately Posted by Ramsey, NJ Office of Emergency Management on Friday, November 8, 2024 This morning, RFD and Rescue responded to a vehicle into a…
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 287 At NJ/NY Border Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 287 At NJ/NY Border
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 287 At NJ/NY Border All lanes of Route 287 were closed in New Jersey at the New York border on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The NJDOT site shows a tractor-trailer overturned in the southbound lanes near Exit 66 around 11:50 a.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Wires Left Draping Over Tractor Trailer, Cars In East Rutherford Crash Wires Left Draping Over Tractor Trailer, Cars In East Rutherford Crash
Wires Left Draping Over Tractor Trailer, Cars In East Rutherford Crash A tractor-trailer caused major damage and danger Monday morning, Nov. 4 in East Rutherford.  According to the fire department, the vehicle struck a pole at Paterson Avenue and Herman Street around 11:50 a.m. "The impact caused significant damage, resulting in additional telephone poles being affected and damage to other vehicles," the department said. The borough police and fire departments responded, as did the county's HazMat team and PSE&G. The roadway will be closed until PSEG crews can safely complete repairs. 
Crash Investigation Shuts Routes 19, 80 In Paterson Crash Investigation Shuts Routes 19, 80 In Paterson
Crash Investigation Shuts Routes 19, 80 In Paterson A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 19 and Route 80 on Sunday morning, Nov. 3 in Paterson, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Route 19, south of Route 80. All lanes were closed as of press time. The eastbound lanes of Route 80 at Exit 57 were also closed.
Driver, 19, Killed In Route 80 Crash Driver, 19, Killed In Route 80 Crash
Driver, 19, Killed In Route 80 Crash A 19-year-old driver was killed in an early-morning Route 80 crash when he rear-ended a box truck stopped in the shoulder, authorities said. Cameron Ray, of Flanders, was heading west in a Subrau when he rear-ended the truck near milepost 38.2 in Denville around 5:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Ray died as a result of the crash while the box truck driver suffered minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available.
Crash Downs Lane Of Route 4 In Hackensack Crash Downs Lane Of Route 4 In Hackensack
Crash Downs Lane Of Route 4 In Hackensack A crash closed a lane of Route 4 in Hackensack Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24. Traffic cameras appear to show a sedan and box truck at the scene at 4 p.m. Delays were being reported in the westbound lanes, east of Kinderkamack Road.
Crash Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 3 In Clifton Crash Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 3 In Clifton
Crash Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 3 In Clifton A crash closed three lanes of Route 3 in Clifton Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3. The NJDOT website shows three lanes on the eastbound side were closed just west of Route 21 as of 2:20 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78 Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78 All lanes of Route 78 were closed in Union Township due to a crash Monday, Sept. 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened in the local westbound lanes at Exit 50 to Vaux Hall Road. All lanes were closed as of 7:45 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Car Topples Utility Pole Outside Popular Bergen County Spanish Restaurant Car Topples Utility Pole Outside Popular Bergen County Spanish Restaurant
Car Topples Utility Pole Outside Popular Bergen County Spanish Restaurant A Bergen County roadway was closed Sunday morning, Sept. 8 due to a car that slammed into a utility pole. Photos shared by Carlstadt police show a sedan into a pole outside of Segovia on Washington Avenue. As of 11:45 a.m., the road was closed in both directions. Segovia is a popular steakhouse chain with several locations in Bergen County. The Segovia spot specializes in tapas.
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (Update) A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said. Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Silas was ejected then run over by a Dodge, Lebron said. He died as a result of the accident.
Crash Investigation, Downed Pole Shuts Route 20 In Paterson Crash Investigation, Downed Pole Shuts Route 20 In Paterson
Crash Investigation, Downed Pole Shuts Route 20 In Paterson A portion of Route 20 was closed in Paterson early Sunday, Aug. 18 due to a crash. According to the NDJOT site, the crash took down a utility pole in the southbound lanes before 6 a.m. at 42nd Street. As of 8:50 a.m., the roadway was closed. No further details were immediately available.
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of 9W, Downs Pole In Englewood Cliffs (DEVELOPING) Crash Shuts All Lanes Of 9W, Downs Pole In Englewood Cliffs (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of 9W, Downs Pole In Englewood Cliffs (Developing) All lanes of Route 9W (Sylvan Avenue) were closed in Englewood Cliffs due to a crash Monday afternoon, Aug. 12. It happened at the intersection of Sherwood Avenue and took down a utility pole. As of 2:40 p.m., all lanes were closed. Daily Voice has reached out to Englewood Cliffs police for details.
Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE) Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE)
Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (Update) Police in Rutherford are investigating a Route 3 crash that they say was likely caused by a driver in the express lanes trying to cut across to the local lanes Sunday, Aug. 11. A 51-year-old man from Sussex was in a Honda Fit was in the left lane of the westbound express lanes when he tried to cut across the roadway to get to the local exits near Park Avenue when he clipped a Toyota Highlander around 4:20 p.m., Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. The Highlander rolled over several times, injuring the 24-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, both women from New York, Russo sai…
500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears 500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears
500 Without Power In Hackensack, 450 In Maywood As Debby Nears Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes Of NJ Turnpike In Bergen County All lanes of the NJ Turnpike were closed as of 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 due to a tractor trailer that overturned in Bergen County, the NJDOT site says. It happened around 10:40 p.m. in the express lanes on the northbound side, just south of Exit 71 for Broad Avenue in Leonia. All lanes were blocked as of press time.
NJDOT Drivers Hospitalized In Crash With Dump Truck On Route 208 (UPDATE) NJDOT Drivers Hospitalized In Crash With Dump Truck On Route 208 (UPDATE)
Njdot Drivers Hospitalized In Crash With Dump Truck On Route 208 (Update) A crash involving two NJ Department of Transportation vehicles and a dump truck closed Route 208 in Bergen County Monday, July 15, police said. The NJDOT vehicles were conducting street sweeping operations in a work zone on the left shoulder of the roadway in the left shoulder near Summit Avenue when the crash with a privately-owned dump truck occurred just after 10:15 a.m. in Franklin Lakes, Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. The NJDOT drivers were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, while the operator of the privately owned dump truck received medical attention at the scene …
PA Motorcyclist Killed Hitting One Car, Run Over By Another On Route 78 (UPDATE) PA Motorcyclist Killed Hitting One Car, Run Over By Another On Route 78 (UPDATE)
PA Motorcyclist Killed Hitting One Car, Run Over By Another On Route 78 (Update) A 45-year-old Easton, PA man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Route 78 in New Jersey on Tuesday, July 2, authorities said. At 10:04 p.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound on Route 78 in Greenwich Township struck the back of a 2017 Toyota Camry, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, was ejected and was subsequently struck by a 2020 Toyota Camry, killing him, Marchan said.  The driver of the 2017 Toyota Camry sustained minor injuries, Marchan said.  The crash remains u…
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police A Freightliner driver was hospitalized after being rear-ended by an SUV in a crash that closed a portion of Route 80 closed for several hours on Tuesday morning, Dec. 26, state police said. The crash occurred on the westbound side near milepost 22.4 in Allamuchy just before 8 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. A Chevy SUV lost control and rear-ended the tractor-trailer, causing its tank, which was carrying diesel fuel, to come loose and hit a Subaru passenger vehicle, McNair said. The Freightliner driver was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. T…
Crash Backs Up Route 80 Crash Backs Up Route 80
Crash Backs Up Route 80 A crash had traffic piled up along Route 80 in Passaic County early Thursday, Oct. 5. The collision with injuries happened around 8:10 a.m. in the westbound lanes, west of Exit 58 to Madison Avenue in Paterson, the state's DOT website says. Three lanes were closed. Traffic cam photos of the highway show vehicles at a near-standstill as of 8:20 a.m.
Route 17 Crash Downs Wires Route 17 Crash Downs Wires
Route 17 Crash Downs Wires A single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night downed utility wires on Route 17 in Paramus. The northbound highway was closed for a little over a half-hour after a vehicle slammed into a utility pole near Midland Avenue around 10:30 p.m. July 12. Only one lane was passable on the southbound side while the wreckage was removed and police investigated. An occupant was extricated, although word was that Injuries didn't appear serious. Paramus police, Emergency Services Unit members, firefighters and EMS responded, along with a PSE&G crew and the state Department of Transporation. There…
Firefighters Douse Overnight Freight Train Blaze In Maywood Firefighters Douse Overnight Freight Train Blaze In Maywood
Firefighters Douse Overnight Freight Train Blaze In Maywood A rolling dumpster fire of sorts was doused overnight in Maywood after a blaze ignited in a railroad car carrying construction debris and trash. Maywood Avenue was closed from Central to East Hunter Avenue after the train came to a stop, blocking the crossing, just after midnight Friday, March 17. Concern was initially expressed over a car purportedly carrying hazardous materials five or so car-lengths away, but firefighters contained the blaze. The train apparently passed through Elmwood Park and Saddle Brook with the flaming car before eventually stopping. It proceeded to the rail yard …
Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park
Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park Update: Railroad avenue had been reopened as of 7:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6. Original story: A re-routed double-decker train downed wires closing an intersection in Rochelle Park for several hours, authorities said. Several poles and the traffic light on Rochelle Avenue were damaged in the accident around 5:40 p.m., Rochelle Park Police Lt. James DePreta said. Police urged drivers to avoid Rochelle Avenue between Central Avenue and Essex Street. PSEG, Verizon, County Light repair, and several surrounding police agencies were dispatched. The intersection will be closed as repairs are being ma…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3 TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3
Traffic ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3 A 12-inch water main break temporarily closed a major thoroughfare near Route 3 in Clifton. "Customers in the immediate area may experience low pressure [and] discolored or no water while repairs are made," Bryan Frierson of the Passaic Valley Water Commission said shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. "Nutley residents near the Clifton border may also be affected," he noted, adding that commuters should find alternate routes. Frierson didn't say when they expect repairs will be completed. "Thank you for your patience as we work quickly and safely to remediate the issue," he wrote in …
Driver Climbs Out After Rollover Crash In Wayne Driver Climbs Out After Rollover Crash In Wayne
Driver Climbs Out After Rollover Crash In Wayne No serious injuries were reported in a rollover crash on New Year's Eve in Wayne. The 2020 Honda Accord apparently struck a decorative boulder on the side of Garside Avenue near Langdale Road and rolled shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wayne firefighters responded and the driver got out OK. Police temporarily closed the road while Camps Towing righted and removed the vehicle. Jo Fehl took the photo for Daily Voice and contributed to this story.
SUV Slams Into Utility Pole In Midland Park SUV Slams Into Utility Pole In Midland Park
SUV Slams Into Utility Pole In Midland Park A driver was hospitalized after his SUV struck a utility pole in Midland Park. Initial details were sketchy, but responders said the driver suffered head trauma in the early-morning crash on Erie Avenue near Smith Lane on Monday, Aug. 29. The road was closed as PSE&G made repairs to a pair of poles downed in the crash. The Toyota RAV 4 was towed. The road was closed indefinitely following the crash in front of 189 Erie Avenue in Midland Park on Monday, Aug. 29.Boyd A. Loving
Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: DEVELOPING Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: DEVELOPING
Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: Developing Several downed power lines shut down Route 80 and caused widespread power outages throughout Morris and Sussex Counties, developing reports say. The power lines were knocked down and a brush fire started in the westbound lanes near milepost 32.7 in Jefferson shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. All lanes were temporarily closed west of exit 34 to Route 15 in Roxbury Township, though one right lane has reopened, according to 511NJ. Downed wires on I-80 both directions West of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Roxbury Twp) All lanes closed https://t.…
'Disgusting:' Scattered Dead Animal Carcasses Shut Down Sussex County Street 'Disgusting:' Scattered Dead Animal Carcasses Shut Down Sussex County Street
'Disgusting:' Scattered Dead Animal Carcasses Shut Down Sussex County Street A Sussex County street had to be shut down due to an abundance of dead animal carcasses, authorities said. Lower High Street in Andover was closed as of 2:40 p.m. on Monday, July 11, according to the borough’s volunteer fire department. The road was closed from 517 to 206 as several companies assisted with the area’s cleanup, the department said. “We apologize for the disgusting smell!” the department said. It was not immediately clear when the road would reopen. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Truck Downs Wires, Closes Busy Thoroughfare In Ridgewood Truck Downs Wires, Closes Busy Thoroughfare In Ridgewood
Truck Downs Wires, Closes Busy Thoroughfare In Ridgewood A truck snapped a utility pole in half, downing wires and temporarily blocking access to a Ridgewood school on Monday. The crash occurred on East Glen Avenue near Quackenbush Place just off northbound Route 17 shortly after 9:30 a.m. The driver wasn't injured. Access to the nearby Glen School was temporarily cut off while repairs were being made. Ridgewood police, firefighters and EMS responded, along with a PSE&G crew. Boyd A. Loving took the photo and contributed to this report. East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood was closed near the Glen School until repairs could be made.Boyd A. L…
Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (PHOTOS) Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (PHOTOS)
Fiery Morris County Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Shuts Down Route 46 (Photos) A fiery crash snapped a utility pole and shut down Route 46 in Morris County, authorities said. The Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to the crash near Route 46 west and Fox Hill Lane around 6:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, the company said. Upon arrival, the crews confirmed that a car had slammed into and snapped a utility pole, which resulted in several hanging wires and a “significant” fire on a second pole further down the road, the department said. The highway was closed in both directions as crews shut off the damaged power lines and worked to repair them while preven…