Brush Fire Near Route 206 Among Many Sparked In Somerset County Due To Dry Weather

RARITAN, NJ — A brush fire ignited on Tuesday afternoon in Raritan near Route 206. This was one among many sparked throughout Somerset County in recent days.

The fire sparked around 10:30 a.m. on Orlando Drive at the former golf driving range near Route 206, said Raritan Fire Chief Brian Kredatus.

There was no damage to any structures aside from burnt grass and no injuries, said Kredatus.

Raritan Police Sgt. Everett Holt said a lawnmower is believed to have caused the fire to ignite.

Raritan, Somerville, Bradley Gardens, and Flagtown fire departments along with New Jersey State Forest Fire Service all came out. The fire was extinguished around 11 a.m.

Kredatus noted there have been several brush fires reported in Somerset County with one in Bernards Township on Monday, two in Franklin Township this weekend, and one last week off Leghorn Avenue in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater.

"Everything is so dry and we haven't had any rain so any ignition source sets it off because there is no moisture," said Kredatus.

The Raritan Borough Fire Department is entirely volunteer-run. If interested in joining the department visit raritanfire.com or call 908-707-8540.

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