Large Barn Fire Rages For 8 Hours, Draws Firefighters From Somerset County

READINGTON, NJ — A large barn fire broke out in Readington on Thursday night drawing first responders from all over Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.

The fire was reported just before 6 p.m. on Pine Bank Road.

First arriving first responders encountered heavy fire conditions. Help was requested to bring additional water to the scene as well as multiple fill sites established in the town for refill.

Crews worked for approximately 8 hours to bring the fire under control, according to Readington Volunteer Fire Company.

There were no reported injuries and the scene was turned over to the Readington Police Department and Raritan Township Fire Marshal’s Office for investigation.

"Fire and rescue teams from Readington and surrounding communities swiftly joined forces, working late into the night to control the blaze. Our deepest thanks to everyone who responded with such dedication and bravery," according to Readington Township, NJ

Mutual aid agencies who helped to put out the fire included:

1. Whitehouse Fire Company
2. Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Readington, NJ
3. Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company
4. North Branch Volunteer Fire Company
5. Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company
6. Neshanic Volunteer Fire Company
7. Lebanon Borough Fire Company
8. Clinton Fire Department
9. Glen Gardner Fire Company No. 1
10. Califon Fire Company
11. Oldwick Fire Company
12. Fairmount Fire Company No.1, Long Valley, NJ
13. Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue
14. Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company
15. Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1
16. Green Knoll Fire Department
17. Branchburg Rescue Squad
18. Raritan Township Fire Company
19. Readington Township Police Department
20. Raritan Borough Fire Department
21. Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company
22. Readington DPW
23. Readington OEM
24. Raritan Township Fire Marshal Office
25. New Jersey Forest Service
26. Hunterdon County Fire Coordinators

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