Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Wildfire in Vernon Twnsp (Sussex County) NJ

Thanks to my friends at the NJ Forest Fire Service Section B10 website for bringing a wildfire in Vernon Township, NJ to my attention. The fire started near Wawayanda State Park on a steep ridge, with one or two New Jersey Forest Fire Service Helicopters with buckets working the fire. Approximately 75 to 100 acres have burned. No homes are threatened. The fire started on Monday evening, April 20 at about 6:00 PM. In an article dated today, April 22 at 5:51 PM, The NJ Herald is reporting that the fire is contained.

Video of NJ Forest Fire Service Helicopter dropping water on wildfire in Vernon Township, NJ
New Jersey Herald
direct link to video

Video of NJ Forest Fire Service Helicopter and bucket dipping from Lake in support of wildfire in Vernon Township, NJ
New Jersey Herald
direct link to video


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