NJ forest fires

flatbutt · 03-15-2021, 04:23 AM

We don't get them often. As I live in the northern forest this stuff terrifies me.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/brush-fire-continues-to-burn-in-ocean-county-1-firefighter-critically-hurt/ar-BB1eAWIP?ocid=msedgntp

dad911 · 03-15-2021, 04:32 AM

I recall some south along the parkway, mostly Pineland area. Every few years, less in recent memory. Don't recall any northern.

flatbutt · 03-15-2021, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dad911

I recall some south along the parkway, mostly Pineland area. Every few years, less in recent memory. Don't recall any northern.

No we haven't had any and despite having some forest service in the area I wonder how prepared they are.

This is my neighborhood

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.9922522,-74.5337788,6750m/data=!3m1!1e3

The Synergizer · The Synergizer's Garage

Springsteen must have been doing flaming shots...

VINMAN · 03-15-2021, 08:31 AM

Yesterday was a disaster we got slammed around here.That area is our neighboring town.

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908/930 · 908/930's Garage

I'm surprised you have one this early in the year, would have expected late summer once everything dries out. It is pretty scary the amount of damage they can do in a short amount of time.

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

Things have changed.

Use Calif. info to "fireproof" the surroundings of your home.

keep a vehicle well fueled with a "Go kit" in it.

What was going on in Calif 20 years ago is now happening in Oregon/Wash. The conifer forests of the East will be next (along with BC).

drcoastline · 03-15-2021, 12:08 PM

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I'm surprised you have one this early in the year, would have expected late summer once everything dries out. It is pretty scary the amount of damage they can do in a short amount of time.

This surprised me as well. The wind had a lot to do with it. Report I heard is the fire jumped the Parkway due to wind.

VINMAN · 03-15-2021, 12:35 PM

Its been pretty dry around here. Has been red flag for a couple weeks. Brush fire originated next to a structure. Extremely high gusty winds. It just took off. Plus had multiple fires in other areas. We had 3 structure fires on top of other brush fires.

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