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Many Western North Carolina residents are familiar with the popular DuPont State Forest and some have probably explored nearby Gorges State Park, but fewer are likely to have traversed through

The fire, which started Sunday off of Pasadena Road on the boundary of Manchester and Woodland townships, burned 315 acres.

Fire officials said Monday they have ruled out natural causes in connection with the wildfire that has burned over 12,000 acres in the Wharton State Forest.

An estimated 1,500 wildfires destroy 7,000 acres of forest each year in New Jersey.

The fire was first discovered Sunday afternoon and charred 315 acres. It was declared fully contained Monday morning.

An estimated 1,500 wildfires destroy 7,000 acres of forest each year in New Jersey.

An estimated 1,500 wildfires destroy 7,000 acres of forest each year in New Jersey.

An estimated 1,500 wildfires destroy 7,000 acres of forest each year in New Jersey.

An estimated 1,500 wildfires destroy 7,000 acres of forest each year in New Jersey.

State forest fire officials are urging drivers to avoid Pasadena Road in Manchester and Woodland townships, where a wildfire is burning.