photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HAWTHORNE/GLEN ROCK, NJ — A chaotic scene unfolded during the Friday evening commute as a massive tree crashed across Route 208 Southbound, bringing down high-tension power lines and forcing an emergency closure that lasted for several hours.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, Ridgewood’s A Platoon firefighters rushed to the scene of a utility wire fire near the intersection of Linwood Ave and Collingwood Place. The blaze, reported in the early afternoon, posed a serious risk to the residential area, leading to immediate road closures and detours. The Ridgewood Fire Department secured the site, awaiting PSE&G’s Electric Division to cut power and make repairs, with potential temporary outages in the vicinity.
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