Crews battle massive fire that ripped through business in Palisades Park

February 9, 2026 - 00:49

Firefighters from multiple towns engaged in a prolonged battle against a massive, fast-moving fire that tore through a business in Palisades Park in the predawn hours of Sunday. The intense blaze, which required a four-alarm response, erupted shortly after 2:20 a.m. on Broad Avenue.

Thick, dark smoke billowed into the night sky, visible from surrounding communities, as flames consumed the structure. The fire's ferocity and the risk of collapse prompted a defensive strategy, with crews focusing on containing the fire and preventing its spread to adjacent properties. There were no immediate reports of injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The response involved a significant deployment of personnel and equipment, with mutual aid requested from several neighboring fire departments to assist Palisades Park firefighters. The cause of the fire is not yet known and remains under active investigation by local authorities and fire officials. The extent of the damage and the specific business impacted have not been formally released as operations continue at the scene.