Monroe Township Fire District #3 Assists in Multi-Vehicle Fire in South Old Bridge

Photo by Monroe Twp Fire District #3Tanker 23 and responding units staged on scene in South Old Bridge during the multi-vehicle fire response.

Photo by Monroe Twp Fire District #3Firefighters operate handlines to extinguish multiple vehicles involved in the overnight blaze.
February 9, 2026 —Monroe Township Fire District #3 responded on the evening of February 9 to assist the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company with a report of multiple vehicles on fire. Tanker 23, staffed by A Platoon, was dispatched into South Old Bridge as part of a coordinated mutual aid response. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered several vehicles engulfed in flames in a parking area, with heavy smoke and fire conditions requiring an aggressive suppression effort. Crews deployed handlines to contain and extinguish the blaze, working efficiently to prevent the fire from spreading to additional vehicles or nearby exposures. The incident was brought under control without reported injuries, and units remained on scene to ensure complete extinguishment and overhaul operations. The coordinated response highlights the importance of mutual aid partnerships in effectively managing emergency incidents across district lines.