Power line damage sparks response near Point Rd

1/30/2026 05:40 PM

Fire & Arson

Point Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and utility personnel responded to a report of arcing wires and a damaged utility pole near Point Road in Toms River. The top of the pole had snapped off, and electricity provider JCP&L was notified to assess and repair the issue. No injuries were mentioned, though there were brief initial reports of a possible fall victim before the scene was confirmed as involving power lines.