LATEST: Wharton State Forest wildfire: At least 2,100 acres burned, campground evacuated.
WASHINGTON TWP., New Jersey -- Crews in South Jersey are working to contain a raging wildfire that's burning in Wharton State Forest.
Officials say the fire has burned at least 2,100 acres in Washington, Shamong, Hammonton & Mullica townships. The blaze is 20% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday night.The Mullica River Campground, Mullica River Trail and boat launches along the Mullica River are closed from the Atsion Recreation Area to Batsto Village.MORE: Smoke pillows over Batsto Village as a wildfire burns nearby. Chopper 6 over the area shows firefighters are on scene.
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