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Power Outages Reported After Tree Snaps Utility Pole in North Newark

Newark

A transformer that fell near Branch Brook Park caused some power outages to North Ward homes and businesses Monday morning. 

Officials said a tree fell on a pole with a transformer attached to it, causing power lines to snap on the Lake Street side of the park. 

PSEG sent a repair crew to fix the problem, which caused no property damage. 

There were no injuries reported. 

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