Gloucester County

Multi-acre wildfire burns in Gloucester County, officials say

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Skyforce10 was over the scene as fire crews battle a new wildfire in Gloucester County Thursday afternoon. 

A new wildfire rages in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County.

On Thursday, Nov. 7, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported that crews were on the scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Carpenter Ave in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area.

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The Forest Fire Service remains on the scene with fire engines, bulldozers, and ground crews.

According to officials, as of 10 a.m. Friday, the wildfire had spread to 133 acres and is 50% contained. Currently, no roads or structures are threatened.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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The dry conditions have been fueling more fires around the region. This wildfire is one of at least three wildfires currently burning across New Jersey.

One is in Jackson Township, Ocean County, and the other is in Burlington County.

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