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Union Fire Department reports 177 calls, details two recent fires and urges fire-pit safety
Summary
The Union Fire Department said it responded to 177 calls during the reporting period, described a June 15 vehicle fire and a June 22 apartment fire that were contained, and advised residents on safe outdoor fire-pit practices.
The Union Fire Department reported 177 calls for service during the reporting period and described two recent fires that were contained, an agency official said.
The department said crews responded June 15 to a vehicle fire at “Schneider A” in a residential driveway and extinguished the blaze before it spread to the home. The official also recounted a June 22 response to Morris Avenue, where firefighters found smoke coming from a window, located a fire in an apartment and quickly confined damage to the area of origin.
Why it matters: residential and multiunit fires can escalate rapidly; the department’s quick responses limited structural damage and reduced risk to occupants and neighboring properties. The official emphasized that timely reporting and clear access helped crews work efficiently.
The agency official issued a set of safety recommendations for residents using outdoor fire pits this summer: keep fires at least 15 feet from homes, sheds, fences, property lines and other combustible materials; do not operate fire pits on decks, porches, balconies, under overhangs or inside structures; use a spark screen; keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby; and never leave a fire unattended. "A few simple precautions can help protect your family, your neighbors, and our community," the agency official said.
The department did not provide additional operational details such as firefighter staffing levels, the cause determinations for either fire, or property-loss estimates in the report. The briefing closed with the agency official thanking residents for their attention and reminding them to follow township fire-safety regulations.
No formal actions, motions or votes were announced during the briefing. Residents with questions or who need more information were directed to the Union Fire Department (contact information not specified in the report).
