200-foot wall of flames chews through NJ amid ongoing fire threat; NYC temps soar
in Brick, Howell Township and Teaneck. Another major fire erupted a day ago in West Milford Township off Route 23 and Spring Lake Road. By early Thursday, it had consumed nearly 4,000 acres and was 75% contained. Road closures were expected to lift by late evening and no homes remained threatened.
“This fire exhibited extreme fire behavior. I don't mean to be dramatic, but this was a severe situation,” John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner of State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites, said.No injuries have been reported, though smoke can be smelled upwards of 10 miles away -- and isApril is the peak month for forest fires in New Jersey, officials said. And despite its status as the nation's most densely populated state, 40% of it is forest.
Although the state is not in a drought, there's no chance of rain until the weekend in the part of New Jersey where the fire is burning. The state on Wednesday banned campfires and imposed restrictions on charcoal or gas fires.
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