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Photos/Video: Downed Tree Ignites Saddle Brook Blaze

A fallen tree dragged power lines onto a pickup truck parked in a Saddle Brook driveway Tuesday night, igniting a fire that destroyed the vehicle and a detached garage.

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The truck and garage were destroyed.

The truck and garage were destroyed.

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No injuries were reported.

No injuries were reported.

Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE
At the scene.

At the scene.

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Saddle River Road and Riverview Place in Saddle Brook.

Saddle River Road and Riverview Place in Saddle Brook.

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The tree fell on nearby Birk Street, bringing down the utility lines.

The tree fell on nearby Birk Street, bringing down the utility lines.

Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE
At the scene.

At the scene.

Photo Credit: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

Power to several customers was cut during the 9:35 p.m. two-alarm blaze at the corner of Saddle River Road and Riverview Place, which also slightly damaged the house, Police Chief Robert Kugler said.

The tree fell on nearby Birk Street, bringing down the utility lines, Kugler said.

Firefighters from Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Lodi, Paramus and Rochelle Park assisted their township colleagues.

No injuries were reported.

PSE&G restored power to area customers less than an hour later.

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