The state Forest Fire Service said it was assessing the scene. No injuries were reported.
“WILDFIRE ALERT: Wharton State Forest – Washington Township,” the New Jersey Forest Fire Service
. The fire service was, “responding to an active wildfire in a remote section of Wharton State Forest along the Mullica River.” “Avoid the area,” the tweet continued. “Forest Service crews are on the scene assessing the situation.”at about the same time, the Forest Fire Service said that the Mullica River Campground, Mullica River Trail and boat launches along the river were closed. In addition, the Pinelands Adventures company had suspended kayaking and canoe trips for the day.
“No structures are threatened,” the service posted, adding, “Please remember, ‘No Drones in Fire Zones - If you fly, we can’t!’” A spokesperson for the state Department of Environmental Protection, which includes the Forest Fire Service, said no further information was available and referred to the Twitter and Facebook pages for any updates.
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