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🌱 Brush fire near Rockaway contained without injuries at Picatinny Arsenal.

Rockaway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Rockaway! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brush fire near Rockaway contained without injuries at Picatinny Arsenal.

Also on today's calendar: Jake Mosca Headlines Original Music Night at Bernie's Hillside Lounge in Chester – November 7 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain tapering off, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Breezy with lots of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No injuries reported at 40-acre brush fire in NJ's Picatinny Arsenal (njherald.com) — A 40-acre brush fire at Picatinny Arsenal, just outside Rockaway, drew a large mutual-aid response from military and local firefighters but caused no injuries or structural damage. Crews had about 80 percent of the blaze contained by late afternoon and continue monitoring the area. Officials credit surrounding municipal departments for helping protect nearby Morris County communities, including Rockaway, Dover, and Wharton.
   

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Ok Rockaway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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