New Jersey firefighters have spent two days now battling a major wildfire in the Wharton State Forest. As of late Monday morning, the fire has spread to 7,200 acres in size and was 45% contained.
The Atsion Recreation Area, Lower Forde Campground, Mullica River Campground, Mullica River Trail and boat launches along the Mullica River were closed Monday due to the fire. Pinelands Adventures also suspended kayak and canoe trips.
By late Monday moring up to 18 structures were threatened by flames, the forest fire service said. Crews took preventative measures to keep the flames from getting to any buildings, officials said. As firefighters battled the flames, Route 206 from Chew Road to Atsion Road and Route 542 from Green Bank Road to Columbia Road were closed as of Monday morning."Batsto Village and all associated hiking and mountain bike trails are closed to visitors," the forest fire service said.McLaughlin said that they had ruled out"natural causes," but had no cause yet for the fire. Once a cause is determined, charges could be filed, officials said.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service defines a wildfire as an uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” when it exceeds 100 acres in size.
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