TRENTON, N.J. — A wildfire in southern New Jersey has scorched at least 7,200 acres as of Monday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews will continue to conduct backfiring operations throughout the day to aid in containment, according to a statement from the service posted on Facebook. The fire is 45% contained, authorities said.The fire spread through Wharton State Forest, leaving several trails, campgrounds and roads closed.
As of Sunday evening, only six structures were reported as threatened and the Paradise Lake campground was evacuated. The National Weather Service in the Philadelphia/Mount Holly area said the gusty conditions are expected to subside.Boat launches along the Mullica River, the Mullica River Trail, the Mullica River campground and the Lower Forde campground are closed.Route 206 from Chew Road to Stokes Road and Route 542 from Green Bank Road to Columbia Road are also closed.
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