The large wildfire that began on Sunday in Burlington Township continues to rage on in Atlantic counties.

The smoke can be seen as far out to Monmouth County.

As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, there have now been 12,000 acres burned, but the wildfire is 70% contained.

There are road closures on Route 206 from Chew Road to Alston Road and on Route 242 from Green Bank Road to Columbia Road.

News 12 will continue to provide updates as this story progresses.