The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire in Evesham Township, Burlington County Wednesday afternoon.
The wildfire as of 5 p.m. has not been contained and is expected to burn approximately 41 acres.
WILDFIRE ALERT: Evesham Twp., Burlington County
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) October 30, 2024
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on scene of a multi-acre wildfire burning in the area of Sycamore Avenue in Evesham Twp., Burlington County.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
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The fire is burning in the area of Sycamore Avenue. Residents in the southern portion of the township will smell smoke until a soaking rain occurs, officials said.
So far, 15 structures have been burned but no evacuations have happened.
There are also no road closures.
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Next update from officials expected at 7 p.m.