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Halloween Fireworks Sparked Multi-Acre Morris County Wildfire, Residents Say Halloween Fireworks Sparked Multi-Acre Morris County Wildfire, Residents Say
Halloween Fireworks Sparked Multi-Acre Morris County Wildfire, Residents Say Firefighters were battling yet another wildfire in Morris County that locals say was caused by fireworks set off on Halloween night. The multi-acre wildfire was still burning Friday morning, Nov. 1 at Craigmeur Lookout near Notch Road in Rockaway Township, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. Residents are asked to avoid the area, the NJFFS said. A nearby homeowner tells Daily Voice they heard what sounded like gunshots and then saw fire in the woods. Then, they realized that it must've been fireworks that sparked the flames. Several farms are located up in the area, and owners say thi…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
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Photos: Firefighters Battle 77-Acre Forest Fire In Morris County Photos: Firefighters Battle 77-Acre Forest Fire In Morris County
Photos: Firefighters Battle 77-Acre Forest Fire In Morris County Firefighters are working to contain a 77-acre wildfire in Morris County this weekend. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said that 30% of the fire along Jacobs Road in Rockaway Township had been contained as of Sunday morning, Oct. 20. The fire threatened 30 structures but none of them were evacuated. A helicopter capable of dropping 350 gallons of water dropped 15 loads of water on the fire Saturday, Oct. 19, the NJFFS said. The cause remains under investigation. Multiple fire departments shared stunning photos of firefighting efforts. 10-19-2024. Mutual Aid. Brush Fire Rockawa…

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by Cecilia Levine