The Pheasant Run adult community in Barnegat Township held its annual “Firewise Day” Oct. 10, giving homeowners a primer on what to do in case of a wildfire.

The development of nearly 400 homes is one of five Barnegat communities to receive a “Firewise” designation from the state Forest Fire Service. The program is designed to facilitate and provide information and resources to towns, municipalities, developments and communities that need to adopt long-term, proactive solutions to protect homes…