WILDFIRE UPDATE: Dragway Wildfire - Wharton State Forest

WBJB | By Michele McBride

Published August 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT

The wildfire has grown to 600 acres in size and is 10% contained. The fire's containment area has grown to include parts of Medford and Shamong in Burlington County.

Forest Fire Service crews will continue to utilize a backfiring operation today to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire throughout the day.

ROAD CLOSURES

Jackson Road will close from Atsion Road to Tremont Ave at 11:30 a.m.

STRUCTURES THREATENED / EVACUATIONS

0 structures threatened

0 evacuations

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Michele McBride

I’ve had my dream job of waking up with all the great listeners and members of Brookdale Public Radio since January 3, 2005. Prior to this job, I began my career in radio at NJ 101.5 FM as a producer. From there, I took time off from radio to do other things. (including becoming a mom!)

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