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Garden State Parkway Reopens As 5,000-Acre Wildfire Continues Burning Garden State Parkway Reopens As 5,000-Acre Wildfire Continues Burning
Garden State Parkway Reopens As 5,000-Acre Wildfire Continues Burning The Garden State Parkway has reopened after a temporary closure in South Jersey due to a massive wildfire, authorities said. Firefighters were battling a 5,000-acre wildfire in Bass River State Forest, they said. The Garden State Parkway had been closed in both directions between milepost 63 in Ocean County and milepost 38 in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, N ew Jersey State Police said on Friday, June 2. The wildfire was 50% contained, New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials said late Thursday, June 1. Forest Fire Service crews continue a "backfiring" operation. The Timberline …

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