Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fast-moving brush fire along Riverview Drive in Perth Amboy on Saturday afternoon, according to the Perth Amboy Fire Department. …
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire broke out moments ago, on Wednesday in the area of Route 195 in Jackson Township, prompting a coordinated …
WYCKOFF, N.J. — Fire crews responded to a brush fire at a residential home Wednesday evening, officials said. The Wyckoff Fire Department quickly extinguished the …
WESTFIELD, N.J. — A tree fell onto a car along Route 22 near the Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Mountainside border earlier this evening, bringing down …
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A large brush fire spread rapidly through approximately 40 acres of land in Gloucester Township on Saturday night before being brought …
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Wall Township Public Works Department will conduct a town-wide brush pickup on Monday, February 24, following a recent wind storm …
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Crews from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large brush fire off Marshalls Corner Road on Sunday, deploying …
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Fire crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Evesham Fire-Rescue responded Sunday to a brush fire behind Woodlake Drive …
HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey State Police are investigating a suspicious brush fire that occurred on November 18 near the “Big Rusty” monument, a towering …
Man Dies in Waldorf Brush Fire Incident
**CHARLES COUNTY, MD** – An elderly man was found dead during a brush fire at 11560 Acton Lane in Waldorf on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office are examining the circumstances of his death.
On Tuesday, just before 4:00 p.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County, joined by Charles County Sheriff’s Office deputies, responded to a reported brush fire. They discovered the fire had spread to a vacant mobile home on the property, where they found the deceased man amidst the debris.
Deputy State Fire Marshals suspect the victim to be 94-year-old homeowner Donald L. Halter. Neighbors reported that Halter frequently burned trash and brush and was seen on a tractor earlier in the day.
Maryland residents are reminded of the ongoing burn ban, prohibiting open-air burning, including campfires. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray expressed sympathy for Halter’s family and emphasized the dangers of outdoor burning during hot and dry conditions.
TINTON FALLS, N.J. — A large brush fire at Mazza’s Recycling facility on Shafto Road in Tinton Falls filled the southern part of the borough …
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Both directions of Route 34 have been shut down near Belmar Boulevard and Wyckoff Road in Wall Township after power lines …
Brush Fire Extends to Shed in Bardonia
**Bardonia, NY** – A brush fire in the Joseph Lane area of Bardonia has spread to a nearby shed. The Nanuet Fire Department, along with mutual aid companies, is working to control the blaze. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
In response to these dry conditions, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has implemented a ban on open burning. Authorities urge compliance with the order to prevent further incidents.
Participating fire departments include Nanuet Fire Department, West-Nyack Fire Department, and New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1. The situation is under continual monitoring as firefighting efforts continue.
Photos of the incident have been shared by the Clarkstown Police Department. Further updates and information can be found through official channels and public safety announcements.
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire that ignited earlier today in Wall Township is now under control, according to the Wall Township Police Department. …
BARDONIA, N.Y. — A brush fire in the Joseph Lane area of Bardonia spread to a nearby shed on Monday, prompting a swift response from …
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is actively working to contain several brush fires across Camden and Burlington Counties, according to …
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from the Evesham Fire Department and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) are battling a deep-seated brush fire that …
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire erupted on Sunday near the intersection of Route 547 and Oak Glen Road, according to local authorities. The …
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SLATINGTON, PA — An 89-year-old man from Slatington, Pennsylvania, succumbed to severe burns he sustained while burning brush at his home last month. Leo C. …
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CRESAPTOWN, MD – Charles W. Armstrong is in critical condition after losing control of a brush fire on his property in the 15100 block of …
Marlton, NJ – A fire overnight in a wooded area of Malrton has been contained by firefighters. During the overnight incident, motorists were advised to …
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 3, a brush fire was reported near Louis Ave in Berkeley Township. Patrolman Alex Houle was the first to …
Brick, NJ – Firefighters responded to a report of a brush fire in the wooded area near Alameda and East Coral Drive at 1:00 PM …
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A brush fire along the Garden State Parkway in the area of Wall Township slowed traffic along the Garden State Parkway …
HOWELL, NJ – Howell Police and Detectives responded to a brush fire near the Toscana development on Ft. Plains Rd. The area was secured, and …
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HOWELL, NJ – A fire broke out in the wooded area along the visitor parking lot area at the Manasquan Reservoir on Saturday. Howell Police …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early Friday morning, the Brenton Woods Fire Company and the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service responded to a residential brush …
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A brush fire on the Fourth of July near Vincent Clune Park in Lacey was extinguished before it was able to …
JACKSON, NJ – A small brush fire started inside the Butterfly Camping Resort on Butterfly Road in Jackson Township Monday afternoon. Jackson’s Station 57 firefighters …
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Friday, a vehicle fire spread to nearby brush after becoming fully engulfed in flames. Police in Berkeley Township responded to …
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PEMBERTON, NJ – The Pemberton Fire Department on Monday fought fire with fire, setting backfires to contain a brush fire that broke out during the …
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