Come join is tonight at Veterans Park!Happening tonight at Veterans Park: Gloucester Township Trunk-or-Treat! the event starts at 7PM. Please be advised that Trunk-or-Treaters must be in line by 7:15 PM! ... See MoreSee Less
On Thursday, October 24 at 16:32hrs the station was dispatched for a reported Vehicle fire on Orchard Ave. Battalion 82 arrived and found the fire had extended to a large outer building and upgraded the assignment, adding resources from neighboring Magnolia and Hi-Nella. Squad 88 arrived, initiated fire attack, and secured a water supply. Due to the extreme dry and windy conditions, the fire spread through multiple yards, consuming several neighboring fences. Quint 29 arrived and stretched a second line to assist SD88. Engine 82 secured a second water supply and stretched a third line to contain the further spread through the adjacent properties, with Engine 69 providing additional manpower. Crews were on location for nearly 3 hours. Fortunately, no further structures sustained any damage, and no injuries were reported.
We urge everyone to please use extreme caution given the dry conditions we are continuing to experience. Even the slightest flame, spark, or source of heat can lead to rapid fire growth and spread.
Thanks to GTPD, Magnolia Fire Company 29, and Hi-Nella Fire Company for the assistance.
📷: Gloucester Township Police, Facebook
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🚩 Red Flag Warning - Thursday, Oct. 24
US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly has issued a Red Flag Warning for Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington counties through 6 p.m. this evening.
❗️RED FLAG WARNING:
The combination of very dry conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. Any fires that develop may become difficult to contain, especially cross the Pine Barrens region.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.
Additionally, Stage 3 Fire Restrictions are in effect statewide.
STAGE 3 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
🚫🔥 All fires will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity.
🚫🔥 No charcoal fires are allowed.
🔥 Current New Jersey Fire Danger: www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/infotools/conditions-restrictions.html
🔗 Read the National Weather Service's Red Flag Warning: forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=PHI&wwa=red%20flag%20warning
❗️SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT - the remainder of New Jersey is under a Special Weather Statement for the enhance risk of wildfire spread from the US National Weather Service New York NY.
🔗 Read the National Weather Service's Special Weather Statement: forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=PHI&wwa=special%20weather%20statement
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Last night, Tower Ladder 82 responded with a crew of four on the Working Fire Box to Runnemede as the RIT. Soon after, the assignment was upgraded to the All Hands, adding Squad 88. Both units were released after a short time on scene. An additional crew remained in quarters to handle any further calls. ... See MoreSee Less
Monday, Oct. 21: As of 6 a.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has implemented statewide Stage 3 Fire Restrictions statewide in response to prolonged dry conditions and increased wildfire activity.
STAGE 3 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
🚫🔥 All fires will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity.
🚫🔥 No charcoal fires are allowed.
Statewide Fire Danger:
🔗 View current New Jersey fire danger levels: www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/infotools/conditions-restrictions.html
DIVISION A COUNTIES: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Hopewell Township in Mercer County, Union, Hunterdon, Middlesex (north of Raritan River)
DIVISION B COUNTIES: Burlington, Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (south of the Raritan River), Mercer County except Hopewell Township
DIVISION C COUNTIES: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
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Engine 82 crew is currently attending the Family Fun Fall Festival at Laurel Hill Bible Church Come say hi, get some candy and a firefighter hat! ... See MoreSee Less
Apologies for the delay, but we would like to thank everyone that joined us and share some photos from our annual Fire Prevention Open House held on Monday, October 12. We hope everyone enjoyed it, and can't wait to see you all next year! ... See MoreSee Less
On Saturday, October 5, members of the Chews Landing Fire Department, along with friends and family, once again hit the road to help support Special Olympics New Jersey. This time we traveled to Newark Liberty International Airport for their 2024 Plane Pull of a nearly 100,000lb. Boeing 737. Once again led by Team Captain Lt. Ryan Comisky, the team raised over $1200 while the event raised nearly $80,000 to benefit Special Olympics. Though we didn't bring home a trophy this outing, the team had a great time supporting a great cause. As always, job well done! ... See MoreSee Less