Activated Fire Alarm. Recalled by 1600 on location. False Alarm.

 

Mullica Twp- A brush fire that broke out on an island in the Mullica River has already burnt five acres of land and is still spreading, officials say.

According to firefighters on scene, the fire broke out around noon Friday. The exact cause is not yet known but officials say that the risk for forest/brush fires was high Friday.

The island is not accessible by truck so planes have been called in to dump water over the fire.

Firefighters have set up a controlled burn to prevent the fire from spreading and reaching houses downwind.

This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

Received a call about the Island directly in front of 2742 McCormick Ave was on fire. Called for standby at Country Cupboard. Later directed down to the fire scene to provide support in case the fire jumped to land. The Forest Fire service control burned, via helicopter, the remaining brush on the island. Was cleared by Asst. Chief Ficken.

Burned dinner caused fire alarm to activate. Recalled by engine 16-21 on location

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Called out for a CO alarm being activated. Arrived on scene, checked the interior with two C/O detectors and determined that the cause was a faulty alarm. Advised the owner will be replacing the alarm. All Station 160 units were clear at 4:48am.

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