NJ Forest Fire Service: 510-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest now 100% contained

PHOTO: A wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Hammonton that reached 510 acres has reached 100% containment as of 8 a.m. Thursday, according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The fire was first spotted Wednesday around 9 a.m. in the area of Jackson Road and burned in both Waterford Township in Camden County and Shamong Township in Burlington County. No injuries were reported, and no structures were threatened by the wildfire. The Forest Fire Service says staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety. The public is advised that smoke may be visible for an extended period while firefighters work to mop-up the wildfire.
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Two Union Firefighters To Be Recognized For Bravery

Twelve police officers and two firefighters will be recognized with a Medal of Valor award from The Two Hundred Club of Union County next month. The two firefighters are from the Union Fire Department. The Two Hundred Clubs' Medal of Valor award recognizes Union County police officers and firefighters who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty. Each officer will receive their award at The Two Hundred Clubs' annual luncheon on Friday, May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield. The Union firefighters who will be honored are Captain Kenneth DeHart and Firefighter Cody Mendoza-Ryals. "I’m honored to be in attendance on May 17, to recognize the heroic actions of Captain Dehart and FF Mendoz-Ryals," said Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi.
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Two Toms River Firefighters Honored For 50 Years Of Dedication

Two local firefighters were recently recognized for their incredible dedication to the Toms River community. Mark Autenrieth and Stephen Hayes boast a century of combined volunteer service with the Toms River Fire Department, Company No 1. Councilman James Quinlisk led the tribute to the two firefighters held at the Henry Runco Firehouse downtown. A volunteer firefighter himself, Quinlisk presented Autenrieth and Hayes with individual proclamations signed by the mayor and entire council – acknowledging each of them for 50 years of service to the fire company. Autenrieth’s time with the Toms River Fire Company has been marked by his rise to notable leadership positions, including chief. Additionally, he has contributed to the fire service as Fire Commissioner in Fire District 1. Married to Diane, Autenrieth is a stepfather to four children and a proud grandfather.
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