Wildfire In Wharton State Forest In South Jersey Burns At Least 12,000 Acres, Forces Several Closures

WILDFIRE LATEST: Thick plumes of smoke are billowing in the air in South Jersey. The Mullica River Fire is now projected to be the largest wildfire in New Jersey since 2007. KerriCorrado reports

They decided to take an indirect approach because the fire started in a remote location with poor access. Dry and windy weather conditions also impacted crews’ attack strategy.

The fire has impacted land in Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica Townships, which are in Burlington and Atlantic Counties. The Division of Fire Safety is assisting in the investigation into the cause of the fire, but McLaughlin says they have “essentially ruled out natural causes.” 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.Meanwhile, Pinelands Adventures has suspended kayak and canoe trips. Crews are also working to protect 18 structures within the containment area including private and state campgrounds and some buildings on a cranberry and blueberry farm.

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