The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire in Evesham Township, Burlington County Wednesday afternoon.
The wildfire as of 9:30 p.m. has spread to 40 acres and was 90% contained.
This will be the final update for this incident unless significant developments occur.
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) October 31, 2024
Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
🔥 40 acres
🔥 90% contained
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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.
The number of structures threatened dropped from 15 to zero structures, while no evacuations happened.
There are also no road closures.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
