Community Corner
Mendham's Monday Brush Fire Beaten Back By Chopper
A fast moving fire on Mountainside Road was brought under control by faster moving first responders, officials said.
MENDHAM, NJ - A fast moving fire on Mountainside Road was brought under control by faster moving first responders Monday, officials said.
Shortly before 4:30 p.m. the Mendham Township Police, Brookside Engine Company 1, Ralston Engine Company No 1 and the Mendham Township First Aid Squad responded to the brush fire which was moving fast towards Horizon Drive homes, according to authorities.
Numerous officers went to Overlook Drive alerting homeowners and started a fire break behind them until fire departments and forest fire units arrived. A fire break is a barrier of cleared or plowed land intended to check a forest or grass fire.
Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The fire crews also employed a helicopter, which scooped up buckets of water and dumped it on the blaze. Officials noted that Mendham Township Patrolman Robert Kalweit assisted a homeowner for over 45 minutes protecting their property.
The fire was contained to a few acres and thankfully no homes were damaged.
Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The fire is under investigation but is non-suspicious and believed to be accidental, authorities said.
Before you go:
- Send a news tip or correction to: russ.crespolini@patch.com
- Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter.
- Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.