For years, Pequannock Township used some vacant land for a "leaf depository", where they stored leaves collected in the autumn and early winter months. In May of 1981, a fire started and quickly enveloped the area. Mutual aid fire companies were called in to assist. A 4WD Datsun pick up truck was used to lay a 3" hose line through the burned area and supply hand lines and a portable monitor. These images were scanned from 110 slides.