Hackensack
Coverage of Hackensack in the Nexus archive.
- Transformer explosion sets several cars on fire in Hackensack, New Jersey
A blown transformer caused a fire that burned several cars in Hackensack, New Jersey, according to fire officials.
- Fire tears through multiple vehicles in Hackensack
A fire caused by downed power lines and a transformer explosion near Prospect Avenue and Berry Street in Hackensack, N.J., damaged seven vehicles. Firefighters waited for PSEG to cut power before starting their response.
- Transformer explodes, sets multiple cars ablaze in Hackensack
A transformer explosion in Hackensack caused multiple car fires and left over 1,000 customers without power. Phil Taitt reported from the scene.
- Minnesota woman rescued after being trapped in mud pit for several days
A woman was rescued from a mud pit in Minnesota after being trapped for several days. Two friends discovered her nearly submerged in a mud puddle in a wooded area near Backus and Hackensack on June 6.
- Severe storms down power lines across Hackensack, Tri-State area
Severe storms caused power outages by downing power lines in Hackensack and the Tri-State area. Powerful winds uprooted large trees across neighborhood blocks in New Jersey.
- Woman was drunk and high when she fell 10 stories down trash chute in Hackensack, police say
A woman was drunk and high when she fell 10 stories down a trash chute in Hackensack, sustaining significant lower body injuries. Police confirmed she is currently hospitalized.
- Woman rescued after falling down trash chute in Hackensack
A woman was rescued after falling down a trash chute in a Hackensack building. She entered on the 14th floor and was found 10 stories below.