Shore Area News Dispatch (S.A.N.D.)

05/08/2024

How will affect the NYC metro area? Mainly very heavy rain and flooding that comes with it. Latest model guidance continues to increase totals.
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05/07/2024

JUST IN: A large fire erupted at a Popeyes in on Route 35, officials say. (Photo courtesy: Red Bank Fire Department) - MORE: https://bit.ly/3XR0Q6N

22/06/2024

15/06/2024

Effective immediately, the Brielle Road Bridge is closed until further notice to ALL VEHICLE, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAFFIC. The bridge will be able to function for marine traffic. Please follow the detours.

15/06/2024

Asbury Park - Structure Fire - 3 Borden Ave x Heck Ave. Heavy fire condition. Mutual Aid from Neptune and Wanamassa.

05/06/2024

WALL TWP - Industrial Road off Hwy 34 for a report of an explosion with one injury. Fire, EMS and PD are on scene.
Monmouth County Hazmat requested.

26/05/2024

Looking for something to do today? How about a visit to the Monmouth County Fire Museum located in the old Camp Evans property in Wall Township.

Spend your Sunday with us! Trucks on display 12pm - 4pm. Access to all the museums at InfoAge Science & History Museums with paid admission. So much more than fire trucks! (Army Tanks too)

11/05/2024

Flowers for Mothers Day!
Help support the Monmouth County Fire Museum

05/04/2024

10:23am: Preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Whitehouse Station, NJ. We have received several reports of shaking which was also felt here at the office.

Please refer to the USGS for further information: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us7000ma74&extent=38.07404,-78.27759&extent=41.89819,-69.48853

04/04/2024

Next Monday, April 8th, we will experience a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017, and the last time until 2044! Many parts of the United States including New Jersey will not get a "total" solar eclipse, we will only be getting about 90% of the sun being blocked by the moon, which means there will be no safe time to look at the eclipse without proper eye protection. Viewing the eclipse with the naked eye, through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without proper filters and protection can cause instant and permanent damage to your eyes. Sunglasses are NOT sufficient to prevent eye damage, so if you plan to check out the view, be sure to pick up a pair of approved solar eclipse viewers available at most local stores. Read more from NASA here: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

25/03/2024

Structure Fire - Allenhurst
314 Humes Street
Between Page Ave & Main St

28/02/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-jersey-wildfires-prescribed-burn/?fbclid=IwAR04DMFio_Oztoqv2B_EeX3joQpsosPDj1wjuJ4aUzZtOHwuBoZ1r8Eq0SA_aem_AXsiHjMzH6179IymXfwL6xUHNlG57O-DH_UpFtq2ZXyQzX0oZNpmczgOkxup8GxlhRQ

Peak wildfire season starts mid-March, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is already working hard to prevent them.

15/02/2024

11/02/2024

***Press Release***

On February 10th, 2024, at 11:22 AM, Sea Girt Police received a call to attend to an incident at Neptune Beach involving a missing child. Upon reaching the location, officers engaged with the parents of a two-year-old boy who had been playing on the beach when the sand around him collapsed. Fortunately, the child's father quickly extricated him within two to three minutes, and the child remained conscious and alert.

Belmar Emergency Medical Services promptly arrived, assisting and transporting the juvenile to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for necessary treatment and observation.

The Sea Girt Office of Emergency Management, Department of Public Works, and Police Department all mobilized to the scene. Borough officials established communication with the US Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Weeks Marine to address the incident. The affected area has been secured, restricting public access, and personnel from Weeks Marine are ensuring on-site security until representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Weeks Marine arrive to assess and evaluate the site.

- Chief Justin Macko

07/02/2024

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
11 Hwy 36 @ Dunkin Donuts
Vehicle Fire with Exposure

07/02/2024

Today, Feb 7, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will be conducting prescribed burning operations in the following areas.

🔥 Atlantic County - Hamilton Twp - Private Property
🔥 Burlington County - Woodland Twp - Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
🔥 Mercer County - Hopewell Twp - County Property
🔥 Mercer County - Lawrence Twp - County Property
🔥 Ocean County - Barnegat Twp - Private Property
🔥 Ocean County - Manchester Twp - Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area
🔥 Ocean County - Manchester Twp - Manchester Wildlife Management Area

This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. If in doubt about the source of smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337).

🔗 Active / upcoming prescribed burn map: https://www.njparksandforests.org/fire/infotools/rxb.html

ABOUT PRESCRIBED BURNING:
There are multiple benefits to prescribed burning, which is a safe, effective and efficient means of managing the buildup of forest fuels that may contribute to the start and spread of a wildfire. By actively eliminating sources of fuel that exacerbate forest fire risks through a controlled and prescribed burning program, the Forest Fire Service reduces risk to New Jersey residents, visitors and the environment.

Prescribed burns improve habitat for plants and animals, reduce the presence of damaging insects and ticks, and recycle nutrients into the soil. In addition, prescribed burning is an important part of the state’s carbon defense strategy. Allowing experts to choose the intensity, timing and interval of fire across the landscape may help prevent a larger uncontrolled wildfire, which would contribute to significant carbon loss. Typically, most prescribed burns take place between February and early April.

🔗 Learn more about prescribed burning in New Jersey: https://nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2023/23_0012.htm

07/02/2024

STRUCTURE FIRE
Asbury Park
137 DeWitt Ave

19/01/2024

The Wall Township Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft on Barbee Lane and attempted vehicle thefts in the Governors Crossing neighborhood which took place during overnight hours. Below is a picture of one of our suspects.

We are asking residents to check their residential video cameras for any footage they may have. Please contact the Wall Township Police Department at 732-449-4500 if you have any information that may assist us in this investigation.

A reminder to all residents to please removed all key fobs and personal belongings from your vehicles, and lock your car dorrs and exterior home doors.

18/01/2024

Snow Forecast for Friday, January 18.

17/01/2024

17/01/2024

Eatontown - Structure Fire / 2nd Alarm - 57 Country Club Road.

21/04/2023

Red Flag Warning: The combination of dry conditions, low humidity and strong gusty winds will result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires this afternoon for portions of the region.

19/04/2023

WALL TOWNSHIP - Accident / Traffic Delay - State Hwy 138 and Allenwood Road. 3- vehicles with one on fire and multiple injuries. Heavy traffic in 138 east. Avoid the area.

19/04/2023

2023 Calendar of Events

12/04/2023

Ocean County WILDFIRE - Overnight, firefighters have been battling a forest fire in the Manchester, Whiting, Lakehurst sections of Ocean County. The NJ Forest Fire Service has named this fire the "Jimmy's Waterhole Fire.

The fire has grown to over 2,500 acres. There were mandatory evacuations, with 170 structures being evacuated in Lakehurst and Manchester. Residents were moved to the Manchester High School, which was staffed by the American Red Cross, EMS, Manchester Police and Ocean County Sheriffs Department.

75 structures are threatened. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service along with numerous fire companies from around the region have also been providing structural protection.

Photos are from Manchester, Whiting and Island Heights Fire Department social media pages.

11/04/2023

WILDFIRE ALERT: In Manchester Township off Route 539. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service and multiple Ocean County fire department's are operating at an active wildfire Route 539 is CLOSED in the area of Route 70.

Photo from EXIT 74 Scanner News

Updates will be provided on the New Jersey Forest Fire Service social media page.