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Heard on: Monmouth NJ Public Works Group Calls · 1/9/2026 12:18 PM
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Okay, I'm reporting a fire in Middletown near Hawthorne Woods.
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It seems to be on a nearby property, but I can see flames coming through the woods.
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Unauthorized brush fire near Hawthorne Woods

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As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a possible unauthorized burn near Hawthorne Woods in Middletown, where pallets and brush were reportedly set on fire without a permit. The fire appeared to originate on a neighboring property near Navesink River Road and was located in a paddock area, with no immediate threat to nearby structures. No individuals were found on site at the time of response.

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Navesink River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760
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