A fierce fire broke out at a commercial building located at 800 Riverview Drive in Totowa, New Jersey, on Saturday, August 3, 2025, sending thick flames and smoke into the sky. The Totowa Fire Department, a 100% volunteer force, responded swiftly, escalating the situation to a third alarm as heavy fire consumed the structure, according to the National Emergency Number Association. The blaze, reported in the early hours, demanded a robust response from the department’s four companies, including the Riverview Park Fire Company No. 3, stationed near the site since its founding in 1924. Details about the fire’s cause, the specific business affected, or any injuries remain unavailable as firefighters focus on containing the inferno. The address, close to the borough’s Sewer Department at 100 Riverview Drive, suggests a commercial hub. Totowa’s fire department, established in 1908, has a long history of protecting its 11,000 residents across 4 square miles, but a third-alarm fire signals a significant challenge, requiring mutual aid from nearby towns. The intensity of the blaze recalls a recent four-alarm fire in Englewood, where a basement fire displaced residents, though no injuries were reported. Totowa’s Volunteer Firefighters Tested The Totowa Fire Department, formed by concerned citizens in 1908, relies on its four volunteer companies—Totowa Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Lincoln Fire Company, Riverview Park Fire Company No. 3, and Fire Rescue Company No. 4—to safeguard the borough. The third alarm indicates a severe fire needing extensive resources. The commercial building’s location near Route 46, a busy corridor, likely complicated access and water supply efforts. While no injuries have been reported, the fire’s proximity to key infrastructure raises concerns about potential disruptions. Videos shared on X showed thick smoke rising into the sky as the inferno blazed. The department’s history of selfless service, as highlighted on its website, is being put to the test as crews work to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby businesses or the adjacent Sewer Department. (This is a developing situation. Updates will be added subsequently.) Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.