Firefighters battle a multi-vehicle fire after a fallen tree limb brought down power lines at the grand apartments in cherry hill, leaving residents without electricity.
Firefighters remaFirefighters battle a multi-vehicle fire after a fallen tree limb brought down power lines at The Grand Apartments in Cherry Hill, leaving residents without electricity.ined on scene Monday as crews worked to secure the area and coordinate with the electric utility.

Tree Limb Brings Down Power Lines, Sparks Multi-Vehicle Fire at Cherry Hill Apartment Complex

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August 11, 2026
A fallen tree limb knocked power lines onto parked vehicles Monday, igniting a fire that spread to multiple cars and leaving residents of The Grand Apartments without electricity.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Firefighters responded Monday, August 3rd to a vehicle fire at The Grand Apartments on Frontage Road after a fallen tree limb brought down power lines onto several parked vehicles.

According to the Cherry Hill Fire Department, fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the scene, where the downed electrical lines ignited one vehicle before the flames spread to several others.

Tree limb brings down power lines, sparks multi-vehicle fire at cherry hill apartment complex
Firefighters battle a multi-vehicle fire after a fallen tree limb brought down power lines at The Grand Apartments in Cherry Hill, leaving residents without electricity.

“A tree limb fell on power lines, causing them to land on parked vehicles,” the department said. “As a result, a vehicle caught fire and spread to several others.”

No injuries reported

Officials said all of the affected vehicles were unoccupied when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported.

Tree limb brings down power lines, sparks multi-vehicle fire at cherry hill apartment complex
Firefighters battle a multi-vehicle fire after a fallen tree limb brought down power lines at the grand apartments in cherry hill, leaving residents without electricity. Photos by cherry hill fire dept.

The incident also caused a power outage at The Grand Apartments, leaving residents without electricity until utility crews complete repairs and restore service.

“The Grand Apartments buildings have also lost power,” the department said. “The buildings will be without power until the electric company can make repairs and restore service.”

The service was restored later that day.

Key Points

  • A fallen tree limb brought down power lines onto parked vehicles at The Grand Apartments in Cherry Hill.
  • One vehicle caught fire, and the flames spread to several others.
  • No injuries were reported, but the apartment complex lost power.

FAQ

Where did the fire occur?
On Frontage Road near The Grand Apartments in Cherry Hill.

What caused the fire?
Officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines, causing the lines to land on parked vehicles and ignite a fire.

Were there any injuries?
No. Fire officials said all vehicles were unoccupied and no injuries were reported.

Why did residents lose power?
The fallen tree limb damaged power lines, leaving The Grand Apartments without electricity until repairs can be completed.

Source: Cherry Hill Fire Department

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