Brush Fire Burns At Long Branch Recycling Plant
NEW JERSEY 101.5
A multi-alarm brush fire burned Wednesday evening at the recycling plant in Long Branch's public works yard.
EARLIER UPDATES:
Firefighters from Red Bank, Union Beach and Rumson are all helping to keep the blaze
away from homes on nearby 6th Avenue reports 7 ABC. A protection line has been set up between the homes in case the fire gets that far according to the Asbury Park Press.
No evacuations have been ordered; the fire is close to being contained according to the Asbury Park Press/
Atlantic Avenue and Sixth Avenue are closed through Long Branch and Sea Bright; extra traffic is expected on Route 36.
Foam is being used to help bring the fire under control which is coming from a pile 300 feet by 150 feet and 25 feet high. The DPW yard stores wood and other flammable debris.
Smoke can be smelled in Rumson and Highlands according to a post to Jersey Shore Hurricane News.
This is a breaking story. Check back for additional details.
MORE COVERAGE:
- 4-alarm fire burning in Long Branch / ABC 7
- Crews Fighting Large Brush Fire At Long Branch DPW Yard / Long Branch-Eatontown Patch
- The Link News
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