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Wildfire Destroyed 98 Acres Of Wharton State Forest, 100 Percent Contained

A wildfire that broke out Tuesday, July 12 at Wharton State Forest is 100 percent contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

The wildfire at Wharton State Forest.

The wildfire at Wharton State Forest.

Photo Credit: Facebook/ NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection

On Wednesday, July 13, the forest fire service reported that the fire had consumed about 98 acres of forest.

The fire was located off of Maple Branch and Bulltown roads in the area of Tylertown and Batsto Village, according to the fire service.

Forest Fire Service crews conducted a backfiring operation which aided in containment efforts, they said.

Batsto Village has reopened. The Buttonwood Campground remains closed. The Batona Trail has reopened from Bulltown to Batsto.

Forest Fire Service staff will remain on scene to continue improving containment lines and monitor the area to ensure public safety, they said.

Smoke conditions may remain for several days.

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