Tree On Powerlines Causes Brush Fire, Traffic Delays In Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — A fiery chain of events on along a Long Valley roadway resulted in its closure, according to local fire crews.

On Monday, around 10 p.m., Schooley's Mountain Fire Company 3 was called to reports of an outside fire on Schooley’s Mountain Road.

Authorities arrived to find a rapidly growing brush fire that started after a tree fell through electrical wires, officials said.

Fire crews had to pivot around the fire and wires, hiking in the woods while laying more than 400 feet of hose through "challenging terrain," according to officials.

One firefighter lived in the area and allowed crews access to the scene using a small bridge on his property, fire officials added.

The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

As of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Schooley's Mountain Road was closed between Flocktown and Newburgh Roads due to JCP&L fixing the power lines

Detour signs were posted for northbound and southbound traffic. Police asked that drivers allow extra time for morning travel.