Minor Microwave Fire Quickly Extinguished in Weehauken High-Rise

January 07, 2026 | Weehawken, NJ

Firefighters swiftly put out a small blaze in a microwave at a high-rise apartment building located at 1700 Park Ave. on Jan. 7. The incident was reported at 4:53 p.m., with crews arriving to find the appliance on fire. The flames were knocked down without delay, and firefighters are now venting the building to remove any lingering smoke.

Fire Department On Scene w/ microwave on fire in a high-rise Apartment Building, fire Knocked Down, Company's venting.

No injuries occurred, and the situation remains under control.

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