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NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know
NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know New Jersey officials have implemented high-level fire restrictions due to extremely dry conditions, making forests extremely vulnerable to wildfires. The Stage 3 restrictions prohibit all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity, according to the Department of Environmental Protections, which mandated Stage 3 fire restrictions earlier this week. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited during the Stage 3 restrictions. The fire ban is in place on all public lands and priv…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Firefighters Find Car On Roof, Driver Self-Extricated In Salem County Firefighters Find Car On Roof, Driver Self-Extricated In Salem County
Firefighters Find Car On Roof, Driver Self-Extricated In Salem County A driver escaped a rollover crash relatively unscathed Saturday, Oct. 5 in South Jersey, firefighters said. Willow Grove firefighters responded to Parvin Mill Road and Middle Drive where the vehicle had rolled over and struck a utility pole, the department said in a news release. Firefighters found the vehicle on its roof, and the driver had self-extricated. Atlantic City Electric was called to the scene to secure the utilities.  Date: Saturday October 5, 2024 Location: Parvin Mill Road Incident: Motor Vehicle Crash Command: 2210 Engines: 23-2,... Posted by Willow Grove …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Waterfront House Under Construction Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Waterfront House Under Construction
Fire Breaks Out At Jersey Shore Waterfront House Under Construction A waterfront house under construction caught on fire in Avalon, officials said. Avalon firefighters responded to the house on the 4600 block of Fourth Avenue at around 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the borough said in a Facebook post. The three-story lightweight wood frame was on fire with heavy flames on the second and third floors. No injuries were reported in the fire. Crews had the fire under control in about 75 minutes. On Tuesday night at 10:11pm, the Stone Harbor Fire Department responded to Avalon to assist with a structure fire. Quint... Posted by Stone Harbor Volunteer Fir…

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by Chris Spiker