NJ-NJS-Raritan Ave

[Oswego]

Location: Raritan Ave Spur, Winslow Twp, Camden County
Acres: 50
ROS: Moderate
ROC: OPERATIONAL SUMMARY: This afternoon a fire was reported in the vicinity of Goshen Pond Campground in Wharton State Forest, Waterford Township, Camden County.

Currently the fire is estimated to be 50 acres and 0 % contained. Crews will work to create control lines and begin backfire and burnout operations.

At this time, no homes are threatened; there have been no evacuations or road closures.

ICP established at Atsion Ranger Station, Route 206
Structures: are not currently threatened
Special Hazards:
Resources: 8 engines, 2 tractor plow units and 15 fire fighters
Radio Frequencies:
Weather Info: partly cloudy, 94F, 32% RH, winds NW @3, gusts 13
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[Oswego]

REPORT TIME AND DATE: _2200____Hr __07-05-12_________ Date (DD MON YYYY)
SITREP NUMBER: 2
REPORTING ACTIVITY: Wildfire
INCIDENT TYPE: Wildfire
INCIDENT NAME: Raritan Avenue
INCIDENT LOCATION: Raritan Ave Spur, Waterford Township, Camden County.
INCIDENT COMMANDER: Russ Fenton (C-8)

OPERATIONAL DATA
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY: This afternoon a fire was reported in the vicinity of Goshen
Pond Campground in Wharton State Forest, Waterford Township, Camden County.
Currently the fire is estimated to be 220 acres and 50 % contained. Burnout operations
were successfully conducted this evening. Crews will patrol the fire lines and monitor
the situation through the night.
At this time, no homes are threatened; there have been no evacuations or road closures.
ICP established at Atsion Ranger Station, Route 206
RESOURCES AVAILABLE/COMMITTED – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT:
PERSONNEL DEPLOYED: 40
EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED: 8 wildland engines; 2 tractor plows; 1 water tenders

OPERATIONAL FORECAST:
Low humidity. High temperatures.
Tomorrow mop –up will take place throughout the day, and the fire situation will be
reevaluated at 1800.
NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SITUATION REPORT

[Oswego]

REPORT TIME AND DATE: 1400____Hr __07-06-12

SITREP NUMBER: 3

REPORTING ACTIVITY: Wildfire

INCIDENT TYPE: Wildfire

INCIDENT NAME: Raritan Avenue

INCIDENT LOCATION: Raritan Ave Spur, Waterford Township, Camden County.

INCIDENT COMMANDER: Rob Gill (C-6)

OPERATIONAL DATA
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY:
Currently, the fire is estimated to be 220 acres and remains 75 % contained.
Control lines continue to be reinforced and secured. Mop up of hotspots will continue throughout out the day.
Turfing is occurring in some areas.
At this time, no homes are threatened; there have been no evacuations or road closures.
ICP established at Atsion Office, Route 206
Today, the cause of origin is being investigated.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE/COMMITTED – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT:

PERSONNEL DEPLOYED: 40

EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED: 8 wildland engines; 2 bulldozers; 2 water tenders

OPERATIONAL FORECAST: Low humidity. High temperatures.

[Oswego]

REPORT TIME AND DATE: 1700____Hr __07-06-12

SITREP NUMBER: 5- Final for today

INCIDENT TYPE: Wildfire

INCIDENT NAME: Raritan Avenue

INCIDENT LOCATION: Raritan Ave Spur, Waterford Township, Camden County.

INCIDENT COMMANDER: Rob Gill (C-6)

OPERATIONAL DATA

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY:

The fire is declared to be 220 acres and is now 100 % contained.

Control lines will continue to be reinforced and secured.

Mop up of hotspots will continue until dark.

Periodic monitoring will occur throughout the night.

Turfing is occurring in some areas, which is creating high water usage and the need for frequent refilling of trucks.

The ICP that was established at the Atsion Office has been demobilized.

The cause of origin is still being investigated and remains undetermined.

Aerial surveillance was conducted today, which revealed several small islands of unburned fuel, well interior of the fire perimeter. These areas will be burned out as necessary to achieve control.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE/COMMITTED – PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT:

PERSONNEL DEPLOYED: 15

EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED: 5 wildland engines; 2 water tenders

OPERATIONAL FORECAST: Low humidity. High temperatures.

Mop up operations will begin again tomorrow at 0700.