Late morning Sandy Hook & Botsford Fire responded for a reported brush fire in between Berkshire Rd & Toddy Hill Rd. Arriving units found heavy smoke and asked for additional units to respond from the initial departments. It was found that approximately 8-10 acres was burning atop a slight ridge line. Engine 552 responded and was operating over 1000 feet of hose line to reach the fire. Newtown Hook & ladder responded with an engine. Stevenson & Monroe fire responded with brush units & ATV’s while Stepney Fire stood by in Botsford’s station.
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http://newtownbee.com/news/0001/11/30/major-brush-fire-scorches-forest-floor-sandy-hook/239587
