Firefighters Tackle Major Flood from Broken Sprinkler in Paramus

January 04, 2026 | Paramus, NJ

Firefighters responded to a water damage incident at a commercial building at 736 Route 17 Northbound in Paramus on Jan. 4. A broken sprinkler pipe led to significant flooding, with about 2 feet of water building up in the basement. Emergency crews quickly secured the water supply to prevent additional damage.

Fire Department On Scene w/ broken sprinkler pipe in a Commercial Building Building, 2 ft of water in Basement, Company's secure water.

No injuries occurred, and the fire department's responding companies brought the situation under control.

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