South Jersey wildfire consumes 1,000 acres
The fire was first detected by the Belleplain Fire Tower at 12:24 p.m. Friday.
A wildfire burns in Vineland, New Jersey. (6abc)
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Crews are working to contain a wildfire in Vineland, New Jersey.
According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the 1,000-acre fire is burning in a remote area of the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Cumberland County.
The flames were first detected by the Belleplain Fire Tower at 12:24 p.m. Friday.
Officials said the blaze was 50% contained as of Saturday morning.
No structures are threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered.
The following road closures are in place:
- Union Road is closed between Route 49 and Mays Landing Road
- Bennetts Mill Rd closed between Union Rd and Manumuskin River
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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