Utility pole crashes down sparking vehicle fires during Hackensack storm

Police say a powerful storm brought down a utility pole, igniting multiple vehicles and creating dangerous conditions across the city.

HACKENSACK, NJ — A powerful storm that swept through Hackensack on Tuesday brought down a utility pole, triggering a fire that spread to multiple vehicles and prompting an emergency response from police, firefighters and utility crews.

The Hackensack Police Department said the severe weather created hazardous conditions throughout the city, including the incident involving the down...