Allamuchy Tackles Vehicle Fire Over Embankment
Photo by ATFDFirefighters begin hitting a vehicle fire 30ft down embankment. In addition, dry conditions resulted in a fire spread through brush.
Photo by ATFD
Photo by ATFD
Allamuchy, NJ - At around 9:00 P.M. on September 26th, Allamuchy firefighters were alerted for an MVA with fire on Rt. 80 west, at milepost 20.4. Fire Chief 91-60 arrived on location first, confirming that a vehicle went off the scenic overlook and was fully involved. Both occupants of the vehicle managed to escape moments before their van ignited. Engine 91-61 arrived, stretching (two) one-and-three-quarter inch hand-lines to attack the vehicle and the wood line. Tanker 91-71 arrived shortly after to supply water as needed. 95 Rescue also arrived to assist with patient care and transport. Due to the location of the burned vehicle, a heavy wrecker rotator from Washington Collision was requested to assist in removing it from the cliff side. All members were clear of the scene by 11:00 P.M.