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| Nj Forest Fire Brush Truck, A-24 was attempting to work the flank of the wildfire when the wind shifted, resulting in the head fire traveling to close to comfort. |
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| Out of control fire running the top of the trees, jumping all roads in its way. |
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| NJ Forest Fire Service B-10 operating with Military Truck R-2 on the Bombing Range |
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| Several different Wild Fires erupted Mid Afternoon on May 16th when weather conditions change for the worse.
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| By Scott Kivet |
| A crown fire erupts near Warren Grove section of the Pine Barrens |
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| Fire erupting into the sky |
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On Tuesday May15th, the day started out as a sunny day, until brutal change began when a brush fire erupted out of control on the Warren Grove bombing range.
First arriving State Forest Fire personnel advised the incident commander that this fire is going to be a "Major Event." In the early stages of the fire, multiple strike teams from Ocean and Burlington County's were detailed to assist with the Forest Fire Service. The fire began to run towards Rt. 539 and with strong wind gusts and low humidity, a conflagration began. This firestorm resulted in the fire jumping Rt. 539. The head of the fire traveled through Barnegat Twp. and Stafford Twp eventually jumping Rt. 72.
With the head of the fire traveling quickly towards several large residential developments, the incident command proactively requested more strike teams. At nightfall, the fire did indeed attack a residential community and purposed a large SWI threat to several more communities. A large trailer park on Rt. 72, near the Barnegat - Stafford boarder was nearly destroyed. Volunteers mounted an aggressive attack. Although an honorable job was performed, at least 6 homes were lost.
On May 16th, day 2 of the fire, command begun with a regroup of resources and personnel the ICP. New Jersey State Forest Fire Service, in conjunction with multiple state government, county, and local emergency agencies unified there command and established a well-proven attack. This not only included suppression, but evacuation, traffic control, and residential relocation.
Progress of the fire began to work out very well with back fires and power wagon attack, until around lunchtime when winds began to pick up to 30-40 MPH. In addition to the dangerous winds, the humidity traumatically lowered. Spot fires erupted into full-blown crown fires. With the winds shifting, a major threat concerned the Ocean Acres residential development and the Garden State Parkway. With available resources and air support, firefighters once again mounted a valiant attack.
Although the Garden State Parkway had to be shut down several times, a bulk of the fire was controlled by 6pm. The majority of fire was controlled by nightfall with the assistance of our Mother Nature's rainfall.
For great footage of one of the fire storms roll pass NJ forest fire power wagons, link on the internet to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULNIVaQM6As
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