Crews fully contain 510-acre wildfire in Wharton State Forest
HAMMONTON, N.J. - Forest fire crews battling a wildfire at Wharton State Forest in South Jersey have fully contained the blaze after nearly 24 hours.
The County Line Wildfire burned near Waterford Township in Camden County and Shamong Township in Burlington County. The fire started around 10 a.m.
Officials say it covered around 510 acres, and was 100 percent contained as of 8 a.m.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: County Line Wildfire – Wharton State Forest
At 8 a.m., April 25, @njdepforestfire reached 100% containment of a 510-acre wildfire in the area of Jackson Rd. in Wharton SF. The fire burned in both Waterford Twp, Camden County and Shamong Twp, Burlington County. pic.twitter.com/QK1bf9pHjA— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) April 25, 2024
Jackson Road was shut down from Tremont Avenue to Atsion Road on Wednesday, but has since reopened.
The Goshen Campground was evacuated and will remain closed through Sunday.
Burnt Mill Trail, Goshen Pond Trail and the Sleeper Creek Trail were also closed, and will reopen after conditions are assessed.
