Crime & Safety
Structure Fire On Old Short Hills Road; Millburn Officials Close Street
Millburn officials closed a section of Old Short Hills Road due to a structure fire.
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn officials temporarily closed a section of Old Short Hills Road on Friday due to a structure fire, authorities stated.
Millburn Fire Department activity took place at the intersection of Old Short Hills Road and Jefferson Avenue, and closed a section of the roadway between Parsonage Hill and Farley roads, town officials stated.
Local drivers should expect delays in the area, officials stated.
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Millburn Fire Chief Robert Echavarria told Patch that the road closure was due to a structure fire that may have been due to electrical issues.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Millburn Fire and Police Departments, Echavarria said.
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Fire Department activity at the intersection of Old Short Hills Rd. & Jefferson Ave. Expect delays.
— Township of Millburn (@MillburnTwp) September 22, 2017
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