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Forest Fire Burn Scheduled At Washington Valley Park

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting a controlled burn in Washington Valley Park on Thursday and Friday.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting a controlled burn in and around Washington Valley Park in Bridgewater on Thursday and Friday, announced police.

The following roads may see and smell fire and smoke in the area:

  • Newmans Ln
  • Washington Valley Rd
  • Chimney Rock Rd
  • Miller Ln
  • Gilbride RD
  • Vosseller Ave
  • Coyle Trl
  • Mitchell Ln
  • Waldron Dr

"There is no need to contact the police and/or fire department as we are aware of the burn and there will be firefighters on scene during the burn," said Bridgewater Police.

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