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Tree Limb Falls igniting a brush fire, snapping a utility pole and causing power outages

Tree Limb Falls igniting a brush fire, snapping a utility pole and causing power outages

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving

June 22,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Washington Twp, A large limb fell from a tree located near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue in Washington Township on Wednesday afternoon, 06/22, igniting a significant brush fire, snapping a utility pole, knocking out electric, cable and telephone service to several homes, and closing a portion of Washington Avenue for an extended period. Washington Township PD, FD, and EMS units responded to the incident. Traffic control assistance related to the road closure was provided by HoHoKus PD units. PSE&G and Cablevision crews were also observed working in the area.