Fire Contained At 11 Acres In Bayville: Officials

BERKELEY, NJ — A weekend brush fire reached 100 percent containment Sunday afternoon after reaching 11 acres in size, according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials.

Three structures were threatened by the blaze at Louis Avenue and Ocean Gate Drive. However, no evacuations were needed.

"Forest Fire Service crews will remain on scene to continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety," authorities said. "Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area."

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Bayville firefighters thanked all the personnel who assisted with the fire - especially as it was fully contained just in time to begin Sunday's Santa run.

"After multiple acres burned and many hours conducting suppression operations throughout the day, full containment was established and crews demobilized off the scene just in time to escort our special guest around town!" Bayville firefighters said.