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flag A gas fire in Hillsborough, NJ, caused by a pipeline leak ignited by a downed wire, burned for 17 hours, forcing evacuations but causing no injuries or damage.

flag A gas fire ignited late Wednesday night on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough, New Jersey, after a leak in an underground pipeline was sparked by a downed electrical wire. flag Emergency crews responded to a transformer fire but found flames emerging from a sewer drain. flag The fire, fueled by the gas leak, burned for nearly 17 hours, prompting evacuations of five homes and closing Millstone River Road between Claremont Drive and the bypass. flag No injuries or property damage were reported. flag PSE&G crews worked to reduce pressure in the gas main, shut off the gas, and extinguish the fire, with repairs expected to continue into the evening. flag Residents were advised not to return home until officials confirmed it was safe. flag The cause of the leak remains under investigation.

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