The City of Summit Fire Department is reporting several incidents of leaf fires in city storm sewers due to very dry weather conditions. Please refrain from throwing cigarettes or any other flammable materials in or near storm sewers.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is reporting a very high fire risk in northern New Jersey today, Monday, October 28. Stage 3 Fire Restrictions are in effect statewide, which prohibits all fires in wooded areas unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity. No charcoal fires are allowed.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe. More information is available on the NJDEP website and weather.gov.