Wildfire Burns 19 Acres Along Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — A wildfire broke out Tuesday near the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, burning 19 acres and prompting a swift response from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Firefighters have contained 30% of the blaze as of Wednesday morning and expect it to remain within its current perimeter.

Officials reported that no structures are threatened by the fire, and no evacuations have been ordered. The Forest Fire Service has deployed fire engines, ground crews, and a helicopter to assist in containing the flames. The helicopter, equipped to drop 350 gallons of water, was scheduled to operate over the fire Wednesday morning to support ground efforts.

Henry Hudson Drive, a roadway in the vicinity of the fire, remains closed to the public as firefighting operations continue. Authorities have not provided an estimate for when the road might reopen.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and no details have been released on potential sources. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is closely monitoring the situation and does not anticipate significant growth in the affected area, given the fire’s current containment status.

Local residents have been advised to avoid the area to allow crews to operate without interference.