Nobody was injured in the blaze.
of the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area in Little Egg Harbor Tuesday was 100% contained as of 7:30 p.m., officials said.
The wildfire, dubbed the Governor’s Branch Wildfire after a stream that runs through the area, began burning shortly after 1 p.m. off Route 539 and for a brief period. It threatened 16 structures in the area, according to a statement from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. No injuries were reported and no evacuations were ordered as local fire companies were on hand to protect them.
“Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene overnight to continue improving containment lines and monitor the area to ensure public safety,” the service said. “Smoke conditions may remain for several hours.”Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. Please consider supporting
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