48°
The containment area includes part of Burlington County.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to work to contain the wildfire burning in the area of Jackson Road in Waterford Township.
The wildfire was 40% contained as of 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21.
The fire's containment area has grown to include parts of Medford and Shamong in Burlington County.
Forest Fire Service crews will continue to utilize a backfiring operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire throughout the day.
Jackson Road is closed from Atsion Road to Tremont Avenue.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Mercer and receive free news updates.
