2 More Wildfires Burning Through N.J. Forests, Officials Say
Wildfires Continue To Plague New Jersey
Two more wildfires are burning through New Jersey forests, officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Thursday. The new fires are burning in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County and Bass River State Forest in Ocean County. Both fires are currently under control, but officials are urging residents to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions to avoid starting new fires.
Wharton State Forest Fire
The fire in Wharton State Forest started around 1 p.m. Thursday and has burned about 25 acres, according to the Forest Fire Service. The fire is burning in a remote area of the forest and is not threatening any structures or people. However, officials are asking residents to avoid the area until the fire is fully contained. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Bass River State Forest Fire
The fire in Bass River State Forest started around 2 p.m. Thursday and has burned about 10 acres, according to the Forest Fire Service. The fire is burning in a heavily wooded area of the forest and is also not threatening any structures or people. However, officials are also asking residents to avoid the area until the fire is fully contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Officials Urge Caution
With the dry conditions and high winds, officials are urging residents to be extremely careful when outdoors. They are asking people to avoid burning anything outdoors, including campfires and fireworks. They are also asking people to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
