NJ-B2-River Road???

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From the NJ Forest Fire Webpage:

04/18/23 @ 1148 hrs- Section B2 Washington Twp, Burlington County “River Road Wildfire” between River Rd and Old Church Rd- The fire is currently 75 acres in size and 0% contained. The fire was first detected by the Forest Fire Service observer in the Bass River Fire Tower at 11:48 a.m. The wildfire is burning in pine, oak and mountain laurel fuels. Upon the Forest Fire Service’s arrival, a strong direct attack of the fire was attempted by the air and ground.
30 structures are currently threatened. There are no evacuations.
Updated 04/18 @ 1630 hrs

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NJFFS IC reporting crews are making progress. The fire is currently 257 acres in size and 65% contained. Forest Fire Service crews have completed a backfiring operation to help contain and stop the forward progression of the fire. Overnight crews will work to monitor and improve containment lines in addition to extinguishing any hotspots near the fire perimeter. 30 structures remain threatened. Structure protection is being provided by volunteer fire departments from Ocean, Burlington and Atlantic Counties. There are no evacuations.
Updated 04/19 @ 0512 hrs

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