BREAKING: Crews Battling 30-acre Wildfire in Lakewood’s Pine Park [UPDATED – VIDEO & PHOTOS]

As first reported on TLS Status, the NJFFS is now battling a multi-acre brush fire in Pine Park, Lakewood.

– A chopper has landed in the park for observation.

– The park has been shut.

– Smoke columns can be seen from Hope Chapel and from County Line Road.

– Residents in the area with respiratory issues should remain indoors.

BREAKING UPDATE: Lakewood Fire Chief Jon Yahr tells TLS they are currently battling a 30-acre wildfire in and near Pine Park, with 0% contained.

– The golfers in the Country Club have been evacuated.

– No structures are currently threatened.

– The fire is being investigated as possible arson.

UPDATE: Six structures are threatened, the NJFFS says.

UPDATE 7:05 PM: Authorities tell TLS the wildfire in Lakewood is approximately 20-30% contained at this time, though there will be more of an accurate estimate soon.

With the cooler weather setting in for the night, expect a heavy smell of smoke throughout Lakewood.

Residents – especially those with respiratory issues – are advised to keep their windows shut for the night, and avoid being outside.

Developing. Get updates on TLS Status. 

(Chopper video courtesy of Snaps)

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31 COMMENTS

  1. So I guess you didn’t post my comment because your wives are all still wearing human hair wigs…
    We could keep pretending it’s not a major issue (which it is)
    But Hashem is really trying to wake us up – it’s directly stated in shema- worship idols and there will be no rain…
    It’s not like I’m stating it, great roshei yeshivas wrote and signed this letter
    And too many people are ignoring the fact that they are literally wearing tikrovas AZ on their heads
    How could this not anger Hashem…

    • Hi, Rav Belsky zt”l was matir wearing human hair wigs on the basis that it’s not Avodas Zara. Anyone who knows Rav Belsky knows that he looked into it thoroughly, and if he said it’s okay, then you can rely on his psak.

      Everyone though should follow their own daas Torah.

  2. Thanks to many fire companies from throughout Ocean County who answered the call to assist Lakewood and the NJ State Forest Fire Service in controlling this fire.
    A special yasher koach to Aisle 9, Jackson, for a very generous donation of baked goods to help the firefighters working for hours during this emergency.

  3. God bless the firefighters from Jackson. Who started the fire????I hope police find out, they will…I hope the golf course will be fine. Amazing g there is still trees in Lakewood.

  4. To those posting comments here ,can you read what you are going to share here on the scoop before you post it , to be honest I really cant understand how many of these comments have anything to do with the fires in Lakewood , the fact we are in a drought situation is the biggest problem !!!!

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