Where is the New Jersey wildfire?

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is reporting a wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township, at the edge of Bass River State Forest, and part of the Pinelands National Reserve.

How did the fire start in New Jersey?

“We have located the origin of the fire and have concluded that the fire was intentionally set,” prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a statement Friday. The fire started around 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the intersection near Airport Road and Cedarbridge Avenue in Lakewood, about 47 miles east of Trenton.

Where is the wildfire in South Jersey?

A wildfire in Bass River State Forest in South Jersey has placed about 100 structures in danger and prompted a voluntary evacuation. The forest spans more than 25,000 acres.

Where is the smoke in New Jersey coming from?

Smoke in NJ from wildfires in California, Canada trigger air quality alerts. Air quality in parts of New Jersey plummeted Tuesday due to smoke that traveled across the continent from wildfires in western states and Canada.

Is there a forest fire in New Jersey?

“Any person who deliberately or maliciously sets a forest fire in New Jersey will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Drake said. Two larger wildfires in Winslow Township that the Forest Fire Service responded to on Friday are now fully under control.

Where are forest fires in NJ?

Crews Battle Massive Forest Fire In Burlington County, New Jersey. BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Crews are battling a massive forest fire in Burlington County, New Jersey. The blaze has burned about 1,000 acres of Wharton State Forest , CBS Philly reports.

How many wildfires are there in the US?

In the United States, there are typically between 60,000 and 80,000 wildfires that occur each year, burning 3 million to 10 million acres of land depending on the year. Fossil records and human history contain accounts of wildfires, as wildfires can occur in periodic intervals.