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Roaring Shed Fire Doused In Cresskill Roaring Shed Fire Doused In Cresskill
Roaring Shed Fire Doused In Cresskill A July 4th fire consumed a shed and damaged two homes in Cresskill. The fire ignited just 15 feet from the Beechwood Road home just off Knickerbocker Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. Monday, responders said. Everyone in the house got out OK and no injuries were reported. The house and a neighbor's house sustained some damage, as did nearby trees and a length of wooden fencing. The blaze "appeared accidental in nature, pending the results of an investigation," Cresskill Fire Chief Christopher S. Ulshoefer said. SEE PHOTOS from this fire at: BT Fire Photos: Cresskill 7-4-22MORE: BT Fire Phot…

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How Safe Is Your Chimney? NJ House Fire Serves As Critical Reminder How Safe Is Your Chimney? NJ House Fire Serves As Critical Reminder
How Safe Is Your Chimney? NJ House Fire Serves As Critical Reminder Firefighters quickly doused a smoky chimney blaze in Cresskill Wednesday night. Fortunately, it didn't cause the kind of damage that's possible when homeowners aren't vigilant. The Chestnut Street resident safely fled the two-alarm 11:30 p.m. blaze, Fire Chief Christopher S. Ulshoefer said. No injuries were reported. The fire, which damaged the first and second floors, was declared under control in about 20 minutes, the chief said. Mutual aid responders at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Demarest, Dumont and Tenafly. NOTE: A vast majority of the more than 25,000 chimne…

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OUTBREAK: 20 Cresskill Teens (And Counting) Test COVID-Positive Following After-Prom Parties OUTBREAK: 20 Cresskill Teens (And Counting) Test COVID-Positive Following After-Prom Parties
Outbreak: 20 Cresskill Teens (And Counting) Test Covid-positive Following After-Prom Parties It began with a couple of after-prom parties and an extended Jersey Shore weekend. Then came the revelation that a Cresskill High School graduate had tested positive for the coronavirus. As of Tuesday, the number was up to 20, authorities said. This doesn’t count any possibly infected parents or siblings, Cresskill OEM Coordnator Christopher S. Ulshoefer said Tuesday. An urgent care center in town has had lines around the block the past few days as word spread of the outbreak, he noted. Last Tuesday, the graduating senior class had a prom party at Alpine Country Club in Demarest, foll…

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by Jerry DeMarco