Hainesport, N.J. wildfire 20% contained; structures in area no longer threatened, officials say
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is working to contain the blaze burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
A wildfire burning in Hainesport, N.J., Nov. 18, 2024. (6abc)
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Crews are working to contain a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County.
The blaze broke out Monday night in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
Chopper 6 was overhead as New Jersey Forest Fire crews worked to establish a containment line directly behind several homes in the area.
In a 9 p.m. update, officials said no structures were threatened, which was down from 20 earlier in the evening.
Bancroft Lane, Cove Court, and Wharton Place all remain closed.
The fire was about 20% contained Monday night.
No injuries have been reported.
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