Posted on

Brush Fire Along the PSE&G right-of-way Near Prospect Street in Glen Rock Quickly Contained

244179414 265315358930321 6405809071638686045 n

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook Page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, An early Saturday afternoon, 10/02, brush fire along the PSE&G right-of-way near Prospect Street in Glen Rock was quickly contained and extinguished by Glen Rock police officers and firefighters. A nearby homeowner using a garden hose also assisted in fighting the blaze, which generated a large amount of smoke, but caused very little damage. Neighbors reported hearing at least one (1) explosion just prior to noticing smoke coming from the area. No PSE&G electric transmission equipment appeared to have been damaged in the conflagration, nor were there any injuries reported. Ridgewood firefighters assisted their Glen Rock counterparts in ensuring the area was completely free of “hot spots.”

Continue reading Brush Fire Along the PSE&G right-of-way Near Prospect Street in Glen Rock Quickly Contained

Posted on

High winds topple utility poles along PSE&G right of way near 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood

High winds topple utility poles along PSE&G right of way near of 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood

photos courtesy of  Boyd loving’s Facebook page

April 5 ,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,  High winds toppled at least two (2) utility poles along a PSE&G right of way in the rear of 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood late Wednesday afternoon, 04/04. The right of way, which supports high tension electric lines running between sub stations in Fair Lawn and Waldwick, abuts a popular athletic field complex and running/walking track. Ridgewood Police, Fire Department, and Emergency Services personnel responded to make the area safe until PSE&G Electric Division crews could arrive to repair the damage.