Crime & Safety

Bloomingdale Reminds Residents About Fire Safety

Video shows how one nine-volt battery can destroy a house.

Bloomingdale fire personnel want to remind residents about the dangers of improperly disposing of nine-volt batteries.

The borough has placed a link to a special video from Kids and Character on YouTube. In it, a husband and wife talk about how one nine-volt battery severely damaged their house.

For more information about fire safety and prevention, call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 973-838-9484. 

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