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.

The train car caught fire on the tracks in Maywood overnight Friday, March 17.
Photo Credit: *Rob Lavelle*

Jerry DeMarco

03/17/2023 8:30 a.m.

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 in Ridgefield Park once the blaze was doused shortly before 2 a.m. Meanwhile, Maywood Avenue remained closed till about 4 a.m. for the cleanup.

Rochelle Park firefighters assisted their Maywood colleagues.

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