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'Making progress': New Jersey wildfire 60% contained as crew battle flames; evacuations ordered
New Jersey firefighters have contained 60% of the Mines Spung Wildfire in Wharton State Forest, which has burned over 5,000 ...
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Wildfire in Wharton State Forest prompts trail, road closures in Burlington County
The stretch of Tuckerton Road between Washington Turnpike and Carranza Road is closed, as is Bulldozer Road and multiple ...
N.J. wildfire grows to 400 acres, public prep school in area evacuated, officials say
A wildfire in a New Jersey state forest in Burlington County grew to 400 acres Friday afternoon and forced the evacuation of ...
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2 open positions in Shamong Township election
SHAMONG-Two Shamong Township Committee positions for three-year terms are being sought in the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent and current Mayor Sean Gray is seeking re-election and residents Joseph ...
NJ wildfire worsens air quality across Philadelphia region | Digital Brief
Smoke from a Wharton State Forest wildfire in Shamong Township, New Jersey is worsening air quality today. Jan Carabeo has ...
100-Acre Wildfire Breaks Out In Burlington Co.
A 100-acre wildfire has emerged at Wharton State Forest in Burlington County, sending smoke into nearby towns, officials said ...