December 22, 2025 — Laureldale Fire Rescue responded at approximately 1:06 a.m. to a reported chimney fire in the area of Harding Highway, marking call No. 486 for the department. Firefighters were assisted by crews from Mays Landing, Weymouth, and Richland through a mutual aid response. Upon arrival, Tanker 38 and responding units worked to ventilate the residence and remove smoke, helping to mitigate conditions inside the home. Crews remained on scene to ensure the situation was stabilized before being released. No injuries were reported, and the incident was safely concluded through coordinated efforts among the responding departments.