January 14, 2026 — The East Rutherford Fire Department provided mutual aid to the Borough of Carlstadt on Tuesday evening following a reported commercial structure fire along Route 17. ERFD Truck 1 was dispatched and arrived on scene to find fire department units actively operating at a commercial occupancy. Truck 1 members integrated with on-scene companies and were assigned to critical fireground tasks, including primary searches, ventilation operations, and overhaul. Crews worked efficiently alongside mutual aid partners to help bring the incident under control. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by local authorities.