A massive fire tore through an RV park in Barnegat this morning, destroying five recreational vehicles and prompting a large multi-agency response that included the Lakewood Hazmat Team.

The blaze broke out at approximately 11:10 a.m. at Sun Retreat RV Park. The Barnegat Fire Company was dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of an RV fire. While firefighters were responding, Ocean County Communications advised that the incident had escalated, with two RVs actively burning.

Upon arrival, fire officials found multiple RVs engulfed in flames and quickly established command. Concerned about the potential for the fire to spread throughout the campground and into nearby wooded areas, additional mutual aid resources were immediately requested.

Fire companies from Stafford Township, Warren Grove, Eagleswood, Forked River, and Waretown responded to assist, along with EMS, the Hazmat teams from Lakewood and Berkeley Township, and the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service.

The Forest Fire Service played a key role in preventing the flames from extending into the surrounding woods, utilizing suppression efforts and backfiring operations to contain the threat.

Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately three hours before bringing it under control. Crews remained on scene until about 2:30 p.m.

Authorities said five RVs were ultimately destroyed in the fire. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of responding agencies, firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to additional RVs and the surrounding woodland.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Barnegat Fire Company thanked all mutual aid partners who responded, as well as the Barnegat Ladies Auxiliary and Stafford Ladies Auxiliary for providing support and assistance to emergency personnel during the extended operation.