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Massive NJ Forest Wildfire Is 95 Percent Contained, Officials Say Massive NJ Forest Wildfire Is 95 Percent Contained, Officials Say
Massive NJ Forest Wildfire Is 95 Percent Contained, Officials Say A massive wildfire that destroyed 13,500 acres in New Jersey's largest forest is 95 percent contained, authorities said. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service released the latest update on Wednesday, June 22.  The fire at Wharton State Forest extended to the townships of Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica. There is an ongoing investigation into an illegal campfire which has been determined to be the cause of the fire, state officials said. Anyone with information can contact the Division B office at 609-726-9010.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest
Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said firefighters had made "substantial progress" in containing a wildfire that had consumed 13,500 acres. About 85 percent of the fire was contained, the fire service reported on Tuesday, June 21. An illegal campfire is a possible cause, state fire officials said. The fire — in the state's largest forest — extended to Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica townships. Routes 206 and 542 reopened on Tuesday. The fire began on Sunday, June 19. The last fire that was at least 15,000 acres was a 2007 blaze that consumed 17,000 acres of woods in Bu…

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Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash
Motorist Killed In South Jersey Crash Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called to a fatal crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash occurred about 10 a.m. Friday on the 4400 block of South White House Pike in Mullica, according to initial reports. By 10:30 a.m., the crash was confirmed as fatal and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office had been called to the scene, reports said.  At 1 p.m., DOT still had the Pike closed in both directions, reports said. And Atlantic City Electric was replacing a utility pole. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig