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Large clouds of smoke in Evesham Township as wildfire spreads

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A brush fire burning in Evesham Township was seen by SkyForce10 as it flew over it. There are homes nearby to the fire that is nearing approximately 41 acres.

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.

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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.

Next update from officials expected at 7 p.m.

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