New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following announcement.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Wharton State Forest – Mullica River Fire
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to make progress on containing a wildfire in Wharton State Forest - Washington, Shamong, Hammonton & Mullica Townships - which has reached 7,200 acres in size and is 45% contained.
Forest Fire Service crews will continue conducting backfiring operations throughout the day to aid in containment.
ROAD CLOSURES
Route 206 – from Chew Road to Atsion Road
Route 542 – from Green Bank Road to Columbia Road
Batsto Village and all associated hiking and mountain bike trails are closed to visitors. The Atsion Recreation Area is also closed. The Mullica River Campground, Lower Forde Campground, Mullica River Trail and boat launches along the Mullica River are closed from the Atsion Recreation Area to Batsto Village. These closures will remain in effect until further notice. Pinelands Adventures has suspended kayak and canoe trips.
18 structures are threatened. Structure protection is in place and provided by local volunteer fire departments from Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties, we thank them for their assistance.
There are no reported injuries.
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!”
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