Evesham firefighters talk about burnout battling back-to-back wildfires
Firefighters are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning, meaning conditions are ripe for more wildfires.
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Firefighters are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning, meaning conditions are ripe for more wildfires.
Firefighters all across the state are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning. That means conditions are ripe for more wildfires. Kerri Corrado reports in Evesham Township talking with firefighters about how exhausting this must be.
Amid drought conditions, another wildfire has popped up in South Jersey. Crews are battling a wildfire at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Gloucester County that broke out on Thursday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
As unusually dry conditions continue, the Philadelphia region is under a red flag warning and a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Amid the worsening drought, crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are working to contain and put out three fires burning in South Jersey. Nikki DeMentri reports.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling at least three wildfires under unusually dry conditions.
Homeowners are taking precautions as crews fight wildfires in Evesham Township and other areas in New Jersey.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling another multi-acre wildfire, this one in Waterford Township.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling a wildfire in Camden County, New Jersey, in the Wharton State Forest.
A massive wildfire is burning on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Gap in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, officials said.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres as of Sunday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Philadelphia fire crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fontain Street just after 10:30 p.m. and were met with heavy flames on the second floor of the building, officials said.
We just wrapped up our driest October in recorded history. The lack of rain has also been a factor in the outbreak of wildfires. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is trying to contain the so-called “Halloween Fire" burning in Downe Township, Cumberland County. It has spread to 120 acres and is about 75% contained at this time. The cause of the Halloween Fire remains under investigation.
Two dogs were rescued from a fire in a 2-story home in West Deptford early Friday morning. There were no injuries and everyone was able to get out of the house safely. Firefighters are still investigating the cause.
Dry conditions in our area continue to spurn wildfires including this one in Cumberland County. The fire started on Halloween and has scorched 110 acres so far. The fire burned in the area of Railroad Avenue between Creek and Ackley roads in Downe Township. Ryan Hughes is tracking the effort to contain the flames.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
Two firefighters were injured in this fire in Coplay, Lehigh County Wednesday night. The two-story twin residence on the 800 block of Catherine Drive caught fire just before 8 p.m. The fire started on the rear deck of the residence and even jumped to the adjoining home. The injured firefighters were treated and released. The cause is under investigation.
Firefighters are getting the upper hand on this wildfire that's burning in Evesham Township, Burlington County. The fire started Wednesday afternoon in the area of Sycamore Avenue. We're told the 40-acre fire is now about 90% contained and no homes are in danger. The cause is under investigation.
Chopper 3 was in Evesham Township Wednesday evening while fire crews worked to contain a brush fire as the Tri-State deals with a record-dry streak. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said 15 buildings are threatened by the flames. There are no evacuations at this point and all roads are still open. Crews are process of setting up a fireline and burning off fuel to keep the fire from spreading.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Jane Davis, who lives a few houses down from where the fire happened, recorded the cell phone video showing the Ocean City firefighter's rescue.
It was a close call for a firefighter battling a house fire in Ocean City, Cape May County. He was on the balcony as heavy flames poured from the second-floor deck at 16th and West Avenue Saturday morning. No one was seriously injured. Officials say at least five people were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The American Red Cross is helping people impacted by this fire at an apartment complex in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County along Maryland Circle. We're working to find out how many residents have been displaced and how the fire started. An evacuation center has been set up at Temple Beth El in Allentown.
It's been almost three weeks since the fire destroyed an elementary school on the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish's campus.
