Officials: South Jersey wildfire impacting over a 100 buildings, 50% contained

There are 104 structures threatened. All evacuation orders were lifted Thursday evening.

Lauren Due

Nov 8, 2024, 11:31 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the wildfire on the boarder of Burlington and Camden counties in Evesham and Voorhees townships has burned 300 acres and is 50% contained as of 9 p.m. Thursday.
There are 104 structures threatened. All evacuation orders were lifted Thursday evening.
The Forest Fire Service says they responded with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews. They say structure protection is being provided by local Burlington, Camden and Gloucester county fire departments.
Sycamore Avenue is closed as well as Kettle Run Road from Braddock Mill Road to Hopewell Road. Access to the Sturbridge Lakes Development is closed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The next update will be at 10 a.m.
This wildfire is called the Bethany Run Wildfire.