Tanks Rupture in 322 Semi and CarMVA

On November19, 2022, the Cliffwood Fire Department responded to Route 35 southbound fora vehicle fire. Heavy smoke could be seen in the area as crews arrived to a well involved fire in the passengercompartment. Aline was stretched, quickly knocking down the fire as a battery operated extrication tool was used to open the hood for overhaul.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

The volunteerfire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne responded to Route 322 and Pinehurst Drive on December 6, 2022 at 1726 fora report of an MVAwith fire. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived and established command with Mays Landing Captain Matt Robison assigned operations. The fire involved a passengervehicle and a tractortrailerthat were travelling eastbound on Route 322 when the passengervehicle collided with the tractortrailerand sent the tractorand trailer through the concrete jersey barrierinto the westbound lane, with the tractorjumping up onto the jersey barrierand sliding on the jersey barrierforabout a distance of 100 feet, rupturing the fuel tanks and erupting into a fire and burning the tractorand the trailer. The passengervehicle escaped damage and all occupants were able to escape.