Recycling CenterFire Spreads

On April 11, 2023, Jersey City fire companies were dispatched to Caven Point Road fora fire. Engine 8 arrived to a large exteriorfire which had already extended to a large single-story recycling center. Asec ond alarm was struck on arrival and more resources were requested. Due to the extremely dry conditions and heavy winds, a large brush fire began to spread east of the facility and jumped Route 78. Eventually, all Jersey City companies were called to the scene of the main fire, along with multiple brush fires in the area. Smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away as the building, stacks of cardboard, pallets, and brush burned simultaneously. Dead hydrants prevented any immediate waterapplication and long lays of LDH were needed. Companies remained on scene throughout the day extinguishing the fire while companies from Union, Bergen, Hudson and Essex counties covered the city. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti