Severe Storms Leave Behind Damage in Hawthorne

September 6th, 2025 – 6:00 PM | Hawthorne, NJ | First In Media

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Around 5:05pm Saturday evening, the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Rock Road after reports of a fallen tree and downed power lines.

Upon arrival, chief 50 discovered that the tree had landed on top of a parked vehicle. Fire crews from companies 4 and 5, including engine 4 and rescue 5, worked together to safely remove the tree from the car.

No one sustained serious injuries in the incident. Officials said that the vehicle suffered only minor damage.

Utility crews were also notified to address the downed power lines.