Title: Wildfire in Lacey Township, New Jersey, Burns 600 Acres and Threatens Structures
Date: September 3, 2023
A wildfire named the “Airpark Wildfire” has ravaged 600 acres in Lacey Township, Ocean County, and is currently 50% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS). The fire, which started near the Miller Air Park, an airport in Ocean County, was reported early Sunday morning.
The NJFFS has been working relentlessly to control the wildfire in the Air Park area. Crews have focused on improving containment lines and have employed backfiring operations to burn fuel ahead of the main fire, making significant progress.
Although progress has been made in containing the fire, the NJFFS tweeted that 25 structures are still under threat. However, local volunteer fire companies have stepped in to provide protection for these structures.
To ensure public safety, the Lacey Township Police Department announced road closures due to the wildfire. Dover Road is closed from Lacey Road to Pinewald Keswick Road, and Mule Road is closed from Pinewald Keswick Road. Additionally, residents were advised to anticipate further road closures throughout the day due to heavy smoke conditions in affected areas.
In an unfortunate incident, an airplane crash involving a Cirrus SR20 occurred in Toms River, New Jersey, on Saturday night. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the crash, with an investigator scheduled to arrive on the scene Sunday afternoon. Tragically, one person was confirmed dead by the Lacey Township Fire Department upon their arrival at the crash site.
It remains unclear if the fatal airplane crash is connected to the Airpark Wildfire in Lacey Township. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the wildfire while simultaneously investigating the circumstances surrounding the airplane crash.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to CBS News.
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