We just got the word, Santa will be returning to Chews Landing again this year for us to escort him around the district!
The map below outlines each section where Santa will visit. You can click each colored section of the map for more details. You can also view the map on our website
chewslandingfire.org/santa-run-map.
Blue – Timberbirch: Friday, December 13th @6pm.
Yellow – Broadmoor: Friday, December 13th @6pm.
Red – Hilltop, Lakeview: Monday, December 23rd @6pm.
Purple – Valleybrook, LaCascata, Millbridge: Monday, December 23rd @6pm.
Green – Glen Oaks: Monday, December 23rd @6pm.
Links to our Santa Tracker will be posted prior to our departure each evening, so be sure to check back!
Shortly after 6pm last night, Squad 88 responded on the Working Fire Box to the Mansions Apartments in Pine Hill with reports of people trapped. The 2nd Alarm was struck soon after, adding Tower Ladder 82. SD88 was tasked to the front (side Alpha) for fire suppression, while TL82 was assigned to the rear (side Charlie) to set up for aerial master stream operations. Both crews were on location for approximately 4 hours, with the fire eventually going to 3 Alarms. Station 82 remained staffed with additional volunteers to handle any further incidents in the surrounding area.
📷: Fire Department Photography (Instagram)
📷: Private citizen
The members of the Chews Landing Fire Dept would like to thank all military veterans that have served and are currently serving our great country.
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do!
As was previously posted, the smoke you are seeing and smelling is from the numerous wildfires burning in the area. Changes in the weather have resulted in shifting winds and lower lying smoke. There are currently no fires directly impacting the residents of Gloucester Township. All burn bans remain in effect, and we have responded to several illegal burns, so if you feel there is an immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 911.SMOKE ADVISORY: New Jersey residents can expect smoke conditions stemming from several large wildfires burning throughout the state to last for several days.
Large wildfires are burning in the following areas at varying stages of containment:
🔥 Downe Twp., Cumberland County – Halloween Wildfire
🔥 Evesham Twp., Burlington County & Voorhees Twp., Camden County – Bethany Run Wildfire
🔥 Glassboro Twp., Gloucester County – Pheasant Run Wildfire
🔥 Jackson Twp., Ocean County – Shotgun Wildfire
🔥 Livingston Twp., Essex County – Industrial Parkway Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Twp., Morris County – Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Twp., Morris County – Microwave Wildfire
🔥 Waterford Twp., Camden County – Hayes Mill Wildfire
🔥 Woodland Twp., Burlington County – Tea Time Hill Wildfire
The smoke conditions are due to the extremely dry conditions which has allowed the fires t0 burn down into the duff layer of soil.
Smoke conditions may worsen during overnight hours where higher humidity causes smoke to lay low to the ground. Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire areas.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews continue to improve containment lines, mop-up hotspots along the fire perimeters patrolling, monitoring and extinguishing hotspots in the fire areas.
It is recommended that area residents with respiratory conditions keep windows closed and limit outdoor activity.
As always, if ever in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
#NJFFS #NJForestFireService #NewJerseyDEP
SMOKE ADVISORY: New Jersey residents can expect smoke conditions stemming from several large wildfires burning throughout the state to last for several days.
Large wildfires are burning in the following areas at varying stages of containment:
🔥 Downe Twp., Cumberland County – Halloween Wildfire
🔥 Evesham Twp., Burlington County & Voorhees Twp., Camden County – Bethany Run Wildfire
🔥 Glassboro Twp., Gloucester County – Pheasant Run Wildfire
🔥 Jackson Twp., Ocean County – Shotgun Wildfire
🔥 Livingston Twp., Essex County – Industrial Parkway Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Twp., Morris County – Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire
🔥 Rockaway Twp., Morris County – Microwave Wildfire
🔥 Waterford Twp., Camden County – Hayes Mill Wildfire
🔥 Woodland Twp., Burlington County – Tea Time Hill Wildfire
The smoke conditions are due to the extremely dry conditions which has allowed the fires t0 burn down into the duff layer of soil.
Smoke conditions may worsen during overnight hours where higher humidity causes smoke to lay low to the ground. Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire areas.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews continue to improve containment lines, mop-up hotspots along the fire perimeters patrolling, monitoring and extinguishing hotspots in the fire areas.
It is recommended that area residents with respiratory conditions keep windows closed and limit outdoor activity.
As always, if ever in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).
#NJFFS #NJForestFireService #NewJerseyDEP
Update on the Evesham fire.
Also be aware that there is another brush fire currently being fought in the Glassboro/Clayton area.WILDFIRE UPDATE: Bethany Run Wildfire - Burlington and Camden Counties
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has begun making progress containing a wildfire burning on the boarder of Burlington and Camden counties in Evesham and Voorhees townships.
Forest Fire Service crews continue to construct firelines and working to stop the fire's forward progress by strategically utilizing a backfiring operation to eliminate fuels ahead of the main body of fire.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 200 acres
🔥 0% contained
STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ 104 structures threatened
⚠️ 12 structures evacuated
RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 The Forest Fire Service has responded with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.
🚁 A helicopter capable of dropping 350 gallons of water at a time is working the fire.
🚁 A helicopter for observation is on scene.
🚒 Structure protection is being provided by local Burlington, Camden and Gloucester county fire departments.
ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ Sycamore Avenue closed �
⚠️ Kettle Run Road closed from Braddock Mill Road to Hopewell Road
⚠️ Access to the Sturbridge Lakes Development is closed
FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under Investigation
NEXT UPDATE
⏰ 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7
NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/pfbid02XeCUXmgBdqXSqbZE3d3roqQb3EFkkFKRD9xkav4VYaHKWzL...
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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.
#NJFFS #NJForestFireService #NewJerseyDEP
For those curious about the smoke being seen. Numerous companies have responded from around the area, however at this time the only Gloucester Township unit dispatched has been Quint 85 (Lambs Terrace Fire Company). Squad 88 is currently operating from Blackwood Clementon Rd. to provide a centralized response to all of GT.
This is a strong reminder that an open burn ban is still in effect, and ask that everyone please cooperate in following it.WILDFIRE ALERT: Evesham Twp., Burlington County
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on scene of a wildfire burning in the Kettle Run section of Evesham Twp., Burlington County.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 Multi-acre
🔥 0% contained
STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ 50 structures threatened
RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 The Forest Fire Service has responded with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.
⚠️ A helicopter for observation is on scene.
FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under Investigation
NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Updates will be posted on this page as available.
NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!” More info: www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService/posts/pfbid02XeCUXmgBdqXSqbZE3d3roqQb3EFkkFKRD9xkav4VYaHKWzL...
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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.
#NJFFS #NJForestFireService #NewJerseyDEP
Tower Ladder 82, Engine 82, and Squad 88 all responded Sunday afternoon to Blackwood for the Dwelling. This was just 1 of 11 calls since late Friday afternoon, which included 1 other reported Dwelling and 5 MVA's.