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Wildfire in South Jersey's Wharton State Forest is now 90% contained
The Mines Spung Wildfire that began Friday in Burlington County has spread across 6,000 acres, but the blaze is about 90% ...
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Wharton State Forest fire burns more than 5,700 acres near Carranza Memorial in Shamong
Fire engines, helicopters and ground crews were being used to try to contain the blaze, which has been dubbed the Mines ...
Pinelands wildfire reaches 6,000 acres as campground, trail remain closed
A fire that raced through Wharton State Forest in New Jersey’s Pinelands starting Friday had grown to 6,000 acres as of Tuesday afternoon. However, 90% of it was contained, according to the state ...
Firefighters still battling N.J. blaze as it scorches 4,200 acres
The blaze, dubbed the Mines Spung Wildfire, had burned through 5,500 acres at Wharton State Forest and was 70% contained as ...
Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest 80% contained after burning more than 5,700 acres
A wildfire burning in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest is now 80% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Sunday ...
Wharton State Forest wildfire: Blaze now 80% contained after burning 5,750 acres
The Mines Spung Wildfire has prompted evacuations and road closures in Burlington County since Friday, with crews still ...
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Wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey grows to 5,500 acres; 70% contained
The wildfire burning in Burlington County, New Jersey, has grown in size, but firefighters are making progress containing the ...
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Wharton State Forest fire burns about 5,500 acres near Carranza Memorial in Shamong
The Mines Spung Wildfire, reported by a private pilot on Friday morning, was burning near the Carranza Memorial. The stone monument honors Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, a Mexican aviator who died in ...