Crime & Safety
Utility Pole Collapses, Blocks Traffic In Livingston On 9/11
The Livingston Fire Department also put out two utility pole fires at the same intersection last week.
A collapsed utility pole on Eisenhower Parkway fell across the roadway and caused a traffic backup in Livingston on Sept. 11. [See above photo]
The Livingston Fire Department reported that there were no electric hookups on the pole, which was eventually removed by LFD Engine #2.
Fire officials also responded to two, non-related utility pole conflagrations last week.
Find out what's happening in Livingstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
On Sept. 12, firefighters responded to a utility pole fire at Meadowbrook Road and Larkspur Place, arriving on the scene to find that a large tree branch fell and was caught on primary wires. Firefighters secured the area and notified PSE&G.
On Sept. 13, firefighter responded to the same intersection, finding that a tree was set ablaze as a result of fallen primary wires. Firefighters wet the tree down and extinguished the flames, the LFD reported.
Find out what's happening in Livingstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Photo courtesy of the Livingston Fire Department
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
