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High winds resulted in several cars catching fire in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Friday.

Downed power lines cause several car fires in Hackensack

By CBSNewYork Team Feb 18, 2022 | 8:47 PM

▶ Watch Video: High winds down power lines, triggering car fires in New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. — High winds resulted in several cars catching fire in Hackensack on Friday.

Firefighters say power lines knocked down by the wind landed on several parked vehicles just after 1 a.m. on Arcadia Road.

Crews had to wait for PSE&G to cut the power before putting out the fire.

No one was hurt, and no buildings were damaged.