Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Sparked By Downed Wire In Bernardsville
This incident caused many to lose power throughout Bernardsville on Wednesday.
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — A downed wire caused a brush fire and power outage in Bernardsville on Wednesday.
At around 1:39 p.m., Bernardsville Fire Co. No. 1 & First Aid Squad was called to a wire on fire near 96 Mt Harmony Road.
Police and firefighters arrived to find a primary wire on the ground causing a small brush fire. By the time JCP&L arrived to shut off the power, the fire had extended up into the hillside, said the fire department.
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Once JCP&L shut power off in the area, firefighters extinguished the fire.
Residents in the area lost power as a result on Wednesday.
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The Bernardsville Fire Company & First Aid Squad has had a fully volunteer-supported fire department and first aid squad since 1897. It relies on donations and volunteers to keep serving the community. For more information on how to donate or join visit bernardsvillefire.org.
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