Crime & Safety
Transformer Fire In Hoboken Brings Down Wires On Willow Avenue
A transformer fire brought down electrical wires on Willow Avenue in Hoboken, authorities said.
HOBOKEN, NJ — A transformer fire in Hoboken brought down electrical wires on Willow Avenue on Monday, authorities said.
According to the Hoboken Fire Department, an electric transformer caught fire on the 1000-block of Willow Avenue.
“Please avoid the area, as there are live electric wires down,” the HFD stated.
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PSE&G workers responded to the scene, authorities said.
HFD is operating at the scene of 1025 Willow Ave, where an electric transformer caught fire.@PSEGdelivers is arriving on scene now. Please avoid the area, as there are live electric wires down. https://t.co/khon7X92Rb
— Hoboken Fire Dept (@HobokenFire) August 26, 2019
Please be advised that due to a transformer fire earlier this evening at 10th & Willow @PSEGNews is currently on the scene working to make repairs. @HobokenPD has been on scene throughout the duration of the work. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
— City of Hoboken (@CityofHoboken) August 27, 2019
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