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Fort Lee fire draws 3-alarm response
August 01, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
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A three-alarm fire broke out in Fort Lee on Wednesday afternoon, prompting mutual aid from surrounding towns, officials said.
Rescue 3 from East Rutherford was requested to the scene at about 4:45 p.m., according to the fire department. Additional details on the extent of the fire, injuries and damages were not immediately released.
Crews from multiple agencies remained on scene into the evening as investigators worked to determine the cause