Update: Arson Investigators Probe Multi-Truck Fire In Ridgefield

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Investigators were probing the cause of a multi-truck fire in Ridgefield that sent up a column of black smoke visible for miles.

No injuries were reported in the three-alarm blaze, which ignited behind the Hanjin warehouse on Railroad Avenue near Pleasantview Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3.
Photo Credit: *LEFT: Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE / RIGHT: Ridgefield Fire Dept.*

No injuries were reported in the three-alarm blaze in Ridgefield on Sunday, March 3.
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ANYONE with information that could help the Bergen County Prosecutor's Arson Investigations Unit is asked to contact the prosecutor's confidential tips line: (201) 226-5532.
Photo Credit: *Jerry DeMarco*

Jerry DeMarco

03/04/2024 10:52 a.m.

No injuries were reported in the three-alarm blaze, which ignited behind the Hanjin warehouse on Railroad Avenue near Pleasantview Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

At least four box trucks and rigs were destroyed or severely damaged.

Mutual aid responders either at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Cliffside Park, Fairview, Leonia, Palisades Park and Ridgefield Park. The County Wide Emergency Response Team also responded.

A Bergen County Hazardous Materials Unit tended to fluid runoff.

Units returned to service about four hours later.

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Arson Investigations Unit is probing the cause of the fires.

Damien Danis, Jo Fehl and the Ridgefield Fire Department provided photos and information for this story.

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