Crews make 'substantial progress' battling another wildfire at Wharton State Forest in New Jersey

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Crews make 'substantial progress' battling another wildfire at Wharton State Forest in New Jersey
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A wildfire that broke out at Wharton State Park is even closer to being under control Tuesday evening.

Crews are battling another wildfire that broke out at Wharton State Forest on Tuesday.A wildfire that broke out at Wharton State Forest is even closer to being under control Tuesday evening.

Crews have been battling the blaze near Tylertown, which has grown to 98 acres in size. Officials say the "Maple Branch Fire" is currently 75 percent contained after conducting backfiring operations. Officials say no structures are threatened, but Batsto Village, Buttonwood Campground and all associated hiking trails are closed.

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