Pinelands wildfire reached more than 500 acres before being contained

By Frank Kummer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 25, 2024
Category: Forest Fires
Region: United States, US East

A wildfire in the Pinelands reached 510 acres Wednesday before crews were able to fully contain it overnight, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Forest Fire Service officials notified the public at 8 a.m. Thursday that the blaze, which has been dubbed the County Line Wildfire, had been 100% contained off Jackson Road in Wharton State Forest, the largest state forest and within the Pinelands National Reserve. The fire burned in both Waterford Township, Camden County, and Shamong Township, Burlington County. No one was injured, and the cause remains under investigation. Forest Fire Service staff was still on the scene as of Thursday morning and will continue to monitor “areas of concern” until there is significant rain. Officials say smoke may be visible for a while, and motorists should be aware of the hazard.

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