Fire Destroys Strip Mall in Fair Lawn
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Photo by Marty PeltaFire breaks thru the roof of the Green Dragon Restaurant while crews are attempting entry thru the rear door.
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Photo by Marty PeltaFirefighter exits roof as fire breaks thru and roof becomes unstable
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Photo by Marty PeltaFire in interior of Green Dragon
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Photo by Marty PeltaFire runs the length of the common cockloft of the strip mall
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Photo by Marty PeltaUnits went defensive with 3 aerial ladders in operation.
07/26/24-220am- A massive fire destroyed a strip mall in the main shopping district of Fair Lawn. Arriving units found heavy fire at the rear of the Green Dragon Restaurant on Fair Lawn Ave. Initially entry was attempted thru the rear door of the building, but fire had extended beyond control. Fire broke through the roof of the restaurant and eventually collapsed into the building. The fire destroyed a popular Bakery in the mall, "Zadies" which is a great loss to the Jewish Community. The fire extended the length of the roof of strip mall, rendering it a total loss. Mutual Aid was received from several surrounding communities. Fair Lawn Ambulance Corps was on scene to provide rehab and refreshments to the firefighters. Thankfully, there were no injuries during the incident and units were beginning to get relieved at the scene at approximately 530am