Just after Bergenfield units were clearing the scene of a previous call at 30 W. Broad Street, Deputy Chief Byrnes, Sr. found water pouring out of the doors at 210 S. Washington Avenue, the former Fisher Chevrolet service shop. 

Deputy Chief’s Byrnes and Lodato entered the building and found a 25’ x 15’ hole in the roof and water pouring into the open hole.  Chief Kniesler arrived on scene and requested Bergenfield PD to respond. The Chiefs found used motor oil, transmission fluids and other motor vehicle chemicals flowing out in the water.

Alert Fire Co. was requested to the scene along with Bergen County Haz Mat and the DEP was contacted and responding.  A building rep was called and responded into the scene as well.  Engine 744 and the Bergen County Haz Mat reps went to check Coopers Pond as well for potential contamination, but all was clear.

Bergenfield units remained on scene for nearly two hours before being released. Bergen County Haz Mat was to remain on scene for several more hours while DEP cleaned up the entire spill.