Officials: Hainesport wildfire burns 40 acres, 75% contained

The fire, which started on Monday, is burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

Matt Trapani

Nov 19, 2024, 12:47 PM

Updated 34 days ago

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A wildfire that has burned 40 acres of land in Hainesport, Burlington County is now 75% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
The fire, which started on Monday, is burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
Officials say that no homes are in danger and no evacuation orders are in place.
Several roads in the area that were closed for a time have now reopened.
State fire restrictions remain in effect due to the lack of rain and dryness of the ground.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.