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 said crews are on the scene of a wildfire burning in the area of Carpenter Ave in the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area.

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Officials said Forest Fire Service crews are "constructing fireline and plan on conducting a backfiring operation, strategically burning fuel in the fire's path to slow its advance and assist with containment efforts."

The Forest Fire Service has responded with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.

According to officials, as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday, the multi-arce wildlife was 133 acres and 35% contained. Carpenter Ave is currently affected, and no structures are threatened.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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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