Transformer Fire Disrupts Route 33/34 Traffic

WALL, NJ — A transformer fire on a utility pole along Route 33/34 is disrupting traffic in Wall on Monday, police said.

Police were called to Brick Recycling, at 5310 Route 33/34 in Wall, about 4:15 a.m. Monday, Detective Lt. Greg Carpino said, for a report of a utility pole with arcing wires.

The investigation found the transformer on the pole was on fire, he said, forcing the closure of Route 33/34 in both directions from the Collingwood Circle to the Howell Township border as a result, Carpino said. The road remained closed as of 1 p.m. while repairs are made at the site, he said.

The closure resulted in signifcant tieups during the morning rush hour, according to reports on the Monmouth County Police, Fire & EMS Facebook page.

The Glendola Fire Company, Jersey Central Power & Light and Verizon all responded to assist, Carpino said. The state Department of Transportation Emergency Response Unit also responded to assist with traffic, Carpino said.

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