Wildfire near lakewood country club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed

Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed

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November 19, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Fire crews continued efforts Monday to contain the Country Club Wildfire burning in Pine Park and near the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County, with officials reporting the blaze at 35 acres and 50% contained.

The wildfire, which began over the weekend, has not threatened any structures, and no evacuations have been issued, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Officials confirmed no buildings or homes are at risk from the flames.

Clearstream Road remains closed between Brewers Bridge Road and Hope Chapel Road as crews work to suppress the fire. Residents and motorists have been advised to avoid the area to allow emergency responders clear access to the scene.

Ground crews are using bulldozers and fire engines to manage containment lines, with additional personnel on site to monitor and control potential spread.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has not announced an expected timeline for full containment but emphasized progress has been steady since Sunday.

No structures have been damaged as firefighters steadily advance containment efforts in Ocean County.

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