Wildfire Destroys 257 Acres In South Jersey, 85% Contained

A wildfire continued to burn in Burlington County overnight, authorities said.

04/19/2023 9:25 a.m.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service was making progress on the fire, which covered 257 acres in Washington Township.

The fire was about 85% contained on Wednesday morning April 19, fire officials said.

Overnight crews worked to monitor and improve containment lines in addition to extinguishing any hotspots near the fire perimeter.

Route 542 had reopened.

Old Church Road and River Road remained closed.

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