Fire Heavily Damages Dim Sum, Oak Street Collision
Fire occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Friday
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Arson investigators say a fire that ripped through Dim Sum Dynasty and Oak Street Collision in the early morning hours of Friday was accidental, according to Ridgewood police.
Ridgewood Fire Chief Jim Van Goor said from the scene that heavy, choking smoke and large flames grew at a common walkway between the two businesses on Oak Street and Franklin Avenue just past 1:30 a.m.
The blaze, which prompted a general alarm response and assistance from Glen Rock, caused extensive smoke damage at both buildings. The rear office of Dim Sum also sustained considerable fire damage, the chief said. The fire was put out roughly an hour after the initial alarm went off.
"The guys got in there real fast and prevented the fire from extending," Van Goor said. "They really did a great job."
No one was in either building at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Van Goor said the arson squad's investigation is standard procedure when fires occur at commercial properties.
Both buildings are certain to remain closed on Friday.
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Dim Sum Dynasty
75 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ -
Oak Street Collision
70 Oak St, Ridgewood, NJ -
Ridgewood Fire Department, East Glen
201 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ -
Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department
1 Harding Plz, Glen Rock, NJ
No One
6:05 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
I hope East Coast Burger is OK!
James Kleimann
6:06 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Firefighters said they didn't spot any damage to East Coast Burger.
Myles Ma
6:40 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
My parents love Dim Sum. Hopefully it's not closed too long.
Boyd A. Loving
6:56 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Another fantastic job by Ridgewood FD. Both buildings were saved from total destruction thanks to their rapid response and aggressive fire fighting tactics.
JB
8:57 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
East Coast Burger Company and apartments are great thanks to the Ridgewood Fire Department and their quick response and knocking down the fire and venting the smoke out. We are sorry our neighbors didn't fair as well.
Anonymous Guy
9:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Great job by Ridgewood Fire Department with Glen Rock. Rumor is it was started by Dim Sums dryer in the rear of the restaurant between them and the body shop.....
Andrew J
11:27 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
Good job by the emergency responders. Moderators, please remove the offensive comments above. Time for 'guy' to crawl back into the gutter with the rest of the trash.
James Kleimann
1:14 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012
Andrew,
Those comments were deleted.
Andrew J
4:44 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012
Thanks, James. Keep up the great reporting!
John Hahn
9:36 am on Saturday, February 18, 2012
I heard the sirens in GR at 1:57 AM. I am glad it was not someone's home. Sad it was a business. But businesses can come back even better.
Bo
5:11 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012
GR and RW fire depts doing great work with each having big fires recently and doing a great job. Remember that the next time you hear someone say "why all this equipment"? If it's YOUR house, you'll want that equipment!