A brush fire began at the Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania, late Friday, Nov. 8, and continued through Saturday, Nov. 9.
A brush fire began at the Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania, late Friday, Nov. 8, and continued through Saturday, Nov. 9The fire started around 11:30 p.m. on Neversink Mountain in Reading. Smoke could be seen and smelled for miles as a ring of fire outlined the edges of the mountain. Residents who lived nearby were evacuated to the Amanda E. Stout Elementary School on 321 South 10th Street in Reading. NBC10 spoke with one woman who remained at her home despite the evacuation order.
“If it gets close where it’s going to jeopardize my granddaughter and our life I will but it’s just not fair,” the woman said. “It’s not fair.” Officials have not yet revealed the cause of the fire or how much of it has been contained. No injuries have been reported so far. A countywide burn ban is currently in effect as crews continues to battle the flames. with at least four in New Jersey within the past week.
Experts recommend clearing away combustible materials – including dead shrubbery, leaves, firewood, pine needles and leaves – in order to protect your home from wildfires.
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