WATCH LIVE: NJ officials provide updates on efforts to contain wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest
Officials say the fire has reached 7,200 acres in size, stretching through Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica townships. The blaze is 45% contained, the Forest Fire Service said Monday morning.
Forest Fire Service crews will continue conducting backfiring operations throughout the day to aid in containment, officials say.Route 542 - from Green Bank Road to Columbia RoadThe Atsion Recreation Area is also closed. The Mullica River Campground, Lower Forde Campground, Mullica River Trail and boat launches along the Mullica River are closed from the Atsion Recreation Area to Batsto Village.Pinelands Adventures has suspended kayak and canoe trips.
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