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. The fire was reported at…
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 response from local fire departments…
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 flames and overhauled the area…
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 live wires and igniting a…
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A large brush fire spread rapidly through approximately 40 acres of land in Gloucester Township on Saturday night before being brought under control by firefighters from…
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 that left debris scattered throughout…
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Crews from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large brush fire off Marshalls Corner Road on Sunday, deploying multiple units to contain the…
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 in the Kings Grant community.…
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 steel structure located along State…
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 with smoke on Tuesday night,…
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 fell, sparking a small brush…
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. Officials credited the swift response…
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 the Nanuet Fire Department and…
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 the Cherry Hill Fire Department.…
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 broke out Wednesday afternoon near…
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 Howell Township Police Department reported…
Marlboro, NJ — Texas Road between Wooleytown Road and Greenwood Road is currently closed after an electrical power line fell into the woods, igniting a small brush fire. Fire personnel…
CHERRY HILL, NJ — A significant brush fire at Cherry Hill High School West’s athletic fields prompted a swift response from multiple units of the Cherry Hill Fire Department this…
Secaucus Police Department has announced that a large brush fire near the New Jersey Turnpike marsh area between exits 15X and 16E has been successfully extinguished as of 4:45 PM…
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. Pavelco’s clothing caught fire during…
On Wednesday, at 2:18 p.m., the Allegheny County Police Department received a report of a brush fire at Hartwood Acres Park in Hampton Township. The fire expanded to roughly 100…
ELIZABETH, NJ – Traffic disruptions have unfolded on the New Jersey Turnpike due to several brush fires, which authorities say originated from a car fire near Interchange 13A. The incident,…
CRESAPTOWN, MD – Charles W. Armstrong is in critical condition after losing control of a brush fire on his property in the 15100 block of Long Hill Drive. The incident…