photos courtesy of New Jersey Forest Fire Service
November 10th Update: A Two-Front Battle in Passaic County
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
West Milford NJ, on Sunday evening, November 10, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved a major milestone by fully containing a 181-acre wildfire near Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, Passaic County. This containment was achieved despite the fire’s early threat to over 55 nearby structures. Thankfully, no evacuations were needed, and residents remained safe as firefighters acted swiftly to prevent the fire from reaching homes.
The Forest Fire Service has committed to remaining on-site for the coming days to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any flare-ups, which is critical in ensuring public safety. However, until substantial rainfall occurs, smoke will likely persist in the affected areas.
In another corner of Passaic County, the Jennings Creek wildfire in West Milford, spanning 3,000 acres, presented a more daunting challenge. As of Sunday, only 10% of this larger wildfire had been contained. To address the growing threat, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service partnered with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to form a unified command, coordinating efforts across the state lines of Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY.
Bergen County Firefighters Step In as Reinforcements
To tackle the Jennings Creek blaze, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco mobilized fire departments from Hackensack, Englewood, Maywood, Rochelle Park, and River Edge. These teams are operating in rotating shifts of six to eight hours to relieve exhausted crews. In light of extremely dry conditions, additional resources from New York State have also joined the fight, targeting the New York side of Greenwood Lake in Orange County.
Initially, firefighters from Midland Park, Oakland, Waldwick, Emerson, and Westwood defended structures near the fire line. Simultaneously, Wyckoff and Paramus engines joined the Bergen/Passaic County strike team to directly confront the flames.
Bergen County Mutual Aid Coordinators (MACs), alongside MACs from Passaic, Sussex, and Morris Counties, have been critical in ensuring that fire resources are used effectively. This coordinated effort illustrates a broad commitment to protecting Bergen County while standing united with neighboring counties and fire services during these challenging times.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service remains vigilant, focusing on both continued containment and firefighter safety as they respond to the dual threats posed by these intense wildfires. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to stay alert and take necessary precautions until conditions improve.
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this forest fire thing is too close for comfort