510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (UPDATED) 510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (UPDATED)
510-Acre Wildfire Contained At Wharton State Forest (Updated) Firefighters had contained a 510-acre wildfire at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Camden counties early Thursday, April 25, authorities said. The fire had burned along Jackson Road in Shamong and Waterford townships, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Jackson Road reopened at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety, they said. The public is advised that smoke may be visible for an extended period while …
Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (UPDATED) Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (UPDATED)
Wildfire Rips Through 300 Acres Of Wharton State Forest (Updated) Firefighters were working to contain a 300-acre wildfire burning at Wharton State Forest in Burlington and Camden counties on Wednesday, April 24, authorities said. The fire was about 40 percent contained along Jackson Road in Shamong, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service as of 3 p.m. The Forest Fire Service has responded to the wildfire with ground crews and an observation helicopter. Crews are utilizing a backfire operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire which will help aid containment efforts, state forest fire officials said. Among the park closures are: …
34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours 34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours
34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours A wildfire in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Worthington State Forest has been contained after several days, officials announced. What started as a five-acre wildfire around 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 along Old Mine Road spread to nearly 34 acres and was visible along Route 80 in Warren County. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area & Worthington State Forest At 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10,... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 WILDFIRE UPDATE: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area & Worth…
Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD
Brush Fire Burns Four Acres In Hunterdon County: FD Wet weather didn't stop some brush from burning in Hunterdon County on Sunday, March 24, authorities said. At 4 p.m. firefighters responded to Pittstown Road for a brush fire, the Quakerstown Fire Company said. Firefighters arrived and found four acres of a field burning, resulting in the New Jersey Forest Fire Service utilizing a controlled burn to help extinguish the blaze, officials said.  It took 20 minutes for the blaze to be contained, firefighters said
Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire
Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire Federal, state, county and local officials have confirmed that a private single-engine airplane crash in the evening hours of Saturday, Sept. 2, in Lacey Township, resulted in an 831-acre wildfire.  The official cause was announced Wednesday, Sept. 6 by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The crash occurred in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area west of Robert J. Miller Airpark and Ocean County Airport.  A 61-year-old pilot was identified as the victim of the crash on Wednesday, Sept 6.
Wildfire Consumes 1,500 Acres In Wharton State Forest Wildfire Consumes 1,500 Acres In Wharton State Forest
Wildfire Consumes 1,500 Acres In Wharton State Forest A wildfire has now consumed 1,500 acres in Wharton State Forest near Atco Dragway in Camden County, authorities said. But the fire is now 85 percent contained, New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials said on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The containment area includes part of Burlington County. The Forest Fire Service continues to work to contain the wildfire burning in the area of Jackson Road in Waterford Township. The fire's containment area has grown to include parts of Medford and Shamong in Burlington County. Forest Fire Service crews will continue to utilize a backfiring operation to burn fu…
Wildfire Consumes 1,200 Acres Near Atco Dragway Wildfire Consumes 1,200 Acres Near Atco Dragway
Wildfire Consumes 1,200 Acres Near Atco Dragway A wildfire consuming 1,200 acres has broken out in Wharton State Forest near Atco Dragway in Camden County. The containment area includes part of Burlington County. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to work to contain the wildfire burning in the area of Jackson Road in Waterford Township. The wildfire was 40% contained as of 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21.  The fire's containment area has grown to include parts of Medford and Shamong in Burlington County. Forest Fire Service crews will continue to utilize a backfiring operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire thro…
Lightning Strikes Caused Pair Of South Jersey Wildfires: Forest Fire Officials Say Lightning Strikes Caused Pair Of South Jersey Wildfires: Forest Fire Officials Say
Lightning Strikes Caused Pair Of South Jersey Wildfires: Forest Fire Officials Say Lightning strikes from two storms caused two recent wildfires in Burlington County, authorities said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reached that conclusion in the Flatiron Wildfire, which burned over 210 acres in Medford, and the Acorn Hill Wildfire, which was contained Tuesday, June 20 after it destroyed 246 acres of the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. “Lightning-caused wildfires are uncommon in New Jersey and represent 1% of all wildfire starts in the Garden State,” the Forest Fire Service said. Lightning-caused wildfires don’t always start immediately and can burn inside a tree for …
246-Acre Wildfire Fully Contained In South Jersey 246-Acre Wildfire Fully Contained In South Jersey
246-Acre Wildfire Fully Contained In South Jersey A 246-acre wildfire in Burlington County is now fully contained, authorities said. The Acorn Hill Wildfire at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest was 100 percent contained as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety. 
200-Acre Wildfire Encroaches On NJ Campground, Hiking Trails Closed 200-Acre Wildfire Encroaches On NJ Campground, Hiking Trails Closed
200-Acre Wildfire Encroaches On NJ Campground, Hiking Trails Closed A 200-acre wildfire in Burlington County closed several hiking trails and encroached on campgrounds Monday evening, June 19. The Acron Hill Wildfire at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest was 60 percent contained as of 6 p.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. Smoke was expected to hang low to the ground and reduce visibility during the overnight and early morning hours.  The following trails were closed: ROAD / TRAIL CLOSURES⚠️ Glassworks Trail (green)⚠️ Coopers Road⚠️ Several local state forest roadsSTRUCTURES THREATENED⚠️ Several structures in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest…
Wildfires Consume 1,550 Acres In South Jersey Wildfires Consume 1,550 Acres In South Jersey
Wildfires Consume 1,550 Acres In South Jersey Two wildfires consumed 1,550 acres in Burlington County but were fully contained, authorities said. At noon Monday, June 12, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service had reached 100 percent containment of a 700-acre wildfire in the area of Kettle Run Road, Evesham Township, Burlington County. That wildfire was called the Buzby Boggs Wildfire.. Over the course of the fire, four  structures were threatened. There was no damage to any of the structures. Also by noon on Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service had reached 100 percent containment of a 850-acre wildfire in the area of Cit…
Wildfire Consumes 70 Acres In Ocean County Wildfire Consumes 70 Acres In Ocean County
Wildfire Consumes 70 Acres In Ocean County A wildfire consumed 70 acres in Jackson Township, authorities said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service made substantial progress overnight in containing the Glory Wildfire burning in the area of East Commodore Boulevard and Cedar Swamp Road,  they said. The wildfire is now 70% contained, the fire service said on Wednesday, June 7. Forest Fire Service crews utilized a backfiring operation overnight to protect surrounding homes and burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire. Most roads had been reopened. Fifteen structures remained threatened. This is down from 30 structures threatened…