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South Stump Tavern Road has been closed due to a wildfire in Jackson Township, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Wednesday.
As at around 1:30 p.m., on November 6th, authorities reported that 15 houses along the road were being evacuated. According to the Forest Fire Service, containment efforts have just begun and the fire should be confined within 300 acres or so. Backfiring operations are being carried out by forest fire service personnel, according to officials, who are "strategically burning fuel in the fire's path to slow its advance and assist with containment efforts."According to the Forest Fire Service, containment efforts have just begun and the fire should be confined within 300 acres or so. Backfiring operations are being carried out by forest fire service personnel, according to officials, who are "strategically burning fuel in the fire's path to slow its advance and assist with containment efforts."
The wildfire is projected to be contained at approximately 300 acres. STRUCTURES THREATENED⚠️ 25 structures threatened
⚠️ 15 structures evacuated ROADS AFFECTED
⚠️ South Stump Tavern Road is closed RESOURCES DEPLOYED
🚒 The Forest Fire Service has responded with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.
🚁 A Forest Fire Service helicopter is on scene for observation FIRE CAUSE
🔥 Under Investigation NEXT UPDATE ⏰ Updates will be posted here when available.
