Firefighters responded to a smoldering brush fire reported behind the AutoZone store on Atlantic City Boulevard in Bayville.
BAYVILLE, N.J. — Emergency crews were dispatched to a brush fire Sunday behind the AutoZone store on Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 9) in Bayville.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a smoldering brush fire located in the wooded area behind the business. The location has been the scene of previous brush fire responses, according to local reports.
Firefighters responded to investigate and contain the fire before it could spread to surrounding vegetation. No injuries or structural threats were immediately reported.
Fire conditions under investigation
Details regarding the size of the fire and its cause were not immediately available.
The incident comes as dry vegetation and warm temperatures continue to increase the risk of brush fires throughout Ocean County.
Additional information is expected as fire officials assess the scene.
Key Points
• A brush fire was reported behind the AutoZone on Atlantic City Boulevard in Bayville.
• Initial reports described the fire as a smoldering brush fire in a wooded area.
• No injuries or threats to nearby buildings were immediately reported.