The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is working to contain of a wildfire burning in the area of Allen Road.
The wildfire had reached 5,000 acres in size and was only 5o% contained, fire service officials said late Thursday, June 1.
Forest Fire Service crews continue a "backfiring" operation that began overnight to help containment.
Six residential structures were threatened by the fire, officials said.
The Timberline Campground has been evacuated, officials said.
The Batona Trail is closed in Bass River State Forest
The following roads were closed:
- Allen Road is closed
- Oswego Road is closed
- Stage Road is closed between North Maple Avenue and Rt. 679
- Rt. 679 is closed between Rt. 563 and Leaktown Road
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