On 3-14-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted South Essex Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire in South Orange.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to South Orange
Fires
CGFD Responds to Brush Fire
On 3-11-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the wooded area behind a Cliffside Drive commercial business. The fire was ignited by a down power line located adjacent to NJ Transit Rail Line.
CGFD Responds To Fire
On 03-4-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters where dispatched to a activated fire alarm at an area catering hall 1131 Pompton Ave. While responding the department was advised of a active fire in the basement. The fire was quickly extinguished, there was some minor damage and no injuries reported.
CGFD Responds to Car Fire
On 12-14-25 Cedar Grove Firefighters extinguished a unoccupied vehicle fire in front of the Staples Store. The fire was extinguished quickly no injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds to Small Fire
On 11–05–25, Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a small brushfire in Mills Reservation. The fire was extinguished without incident.
CGFD Responds to Reported Structure Fire
On 10-19-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a Hillside Ave residence on a possible fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a door bell camera had caught fire. The fire was extinguished. The damage was minor and no injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds To Large Mulch Fire
On 9-14-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters extinguished a large mulch fire at a Village Park Road Business
CGFD Responds To Reported Grill Fire
On 8-4-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Mountain Ridge Drive residence on the report of a grill fire. In route the department was advised the fire had been extinguished. Upon arrival firefighters found that a exterior wall had caught fire and was still smoldering. The area was wet down and overhauled. No injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds to Deck Fire
Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Highview Tr. Residence on the report of the deck on fire. Upon arrival firefighters found the deck smoldering. The fire was overhauled and the fire completely extinguishment. No injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds to Reported Truck Fire
06-02-2025 Cedar Grove firefighters responded to the report of a garbage truck fire. Upon arrival, the fire had been extinguished by the driver, checks for extension were negative.
