NJ Forest Fire Service: 510-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest now 100% contained
Officials say motorists traveling in the area should remain cautious of smoke, as well as of firefighters and fire vehicles working on the roadsides.
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A wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Hammonton that scorched 510 acres has reached 100% containment as of 8 a.m. Thursday, according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
The fire was first spotted Wednesday around 9 a.m. in the area of Jackson Road and burned in both Waterford Township in Camden County and Shamong Township in Burlington County.
No injuries were reported, and no structures were threatened by the wildfire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Despite recent rains this month, the last several days have been dry. This allows wildfires to quickly spread.
The Forest Fire Service says staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor control lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety.
The public is advised that smoke may be visible for an extended period while firefighters work to mop-up the wildfire. Officials say motorists traveling in the area should remain cautious of smoke, as well as of firefighters and fire vehicles working on the roadsides.
Jackson Road reopened Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
The Forest Fire Service says the Goshen Campground will remain closed through Sunday. The Burnt Mill Trail, Goshen Pond Trail and Sleeper Creek Trail will remain closed until conditions are assessed by the New Jersey State Park Service and the Forest Fire Service.
