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N.J. forest fire is contained after burning more than 400 acres, officials say Updated 8:24 PM; Today 8:24 PM The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said it contained a fire in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.New Jersey Forest Fire Service Facebook Share A wildfire that burned more than 400 acres in Burlington County was contained Tuesday, according to state fire officials. In an update Tuesday night, the forest fire service said officials were investigating what sparked the Pine Barrens wildfire, ...

Firefighters have a good handle on two major wildfires that have burned through a combined 1,000 acres in Burlington and Ocean counties during the past two days. Smoky conditions, however, are expected to remain in Ocean County. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Tuesday afternoon the fire in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Pemberton Township, which burned 407 acres, is 50% contained. It was first reported around 10:20 p.m. Monday night. Get our free mobile app Assistant Division Fore...

N.J. orders fire restrictions in 11 counties due to dry conditions, recent forest fires Updated 12:30 PM; Today 11:48 AM A wildfire continues to burn in the Bass River State Forest, Monday, May 17, 2021.Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Facebook Share Open fires are temporarily off limits in wooded areas in about half of New Jersey following two recent forest fires that scorched more than 1,000 acres of land, along with concerns about hot, dry conditions across the state. Stage 3 ...

Forest Fire Erupts in Pemberton, NJ Late Monday Night A large forest fire has erupted in Pemberton (Burlington County) late Monday night (May 17). The wildfire, which is burning inside the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, has consumed more than 400 acres so far, NBC10 reports. As of 10 pm, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking residents to avoid the area of the fire, which is near Vincentown, NJ. The fire is burning in a heavily wooded area, and as of midnight Tuesday, 6ABC is reporting th...

PEMBERTON — Smoke and road closures filled the area near Brendan T. Byrne State Forest on 4 Mile Road, as a forest fire engulfed hundreds of acres Monday night and Tuesday. Residents are asked to use caution traveling as roads open near the fire. No structures were threatened by the blaze as of Tuesday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) is working to contain the flames. Pemberton Township Volunteer Fire Department posted a social media update Tuesday morning saying the fir...

Bass River State Forest fire fully contained at 617 acres. 2nd fire in Brendan T. Byrne forest now at 407 acres. Updated May 18, 2021; Posted May 18, 2021 Frirefighters battled a 617 acre wildfire in Ocean and Burlington counties before brining it under control on Tuesday, May 18, 2021New Jersey Forest Fire Service Facebook Share A forest fire that ignited Sunday near the border of Ocean and Burlington counties, scorching 617 acres Bass River State Forest, has been fully contained, while a se...

UpdatedWed, May 19, 2021 at 9:02 am ET Replies(37) Fires burning in the Bass River and Brendan T. Byrne state forests and dry, warm weather in the forecast for the coming days have prompted a ban on open burning by New Jersey officials. (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) NEW JERSEY — If you were planning to sit around your fire pit this weekend to relax, you may have to do it without flames. New Jersey officials plan to ban open burning in 10 counties until further notice. Th...

A wildfire found Monday night in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Vincentown in Burlington County is the second in the state since Sunday. A state Forest Fire Service spokeswoman told New Jersey 101.5 on Tuesday morning that the agency is "assessing the situation" and did not yet have specifics about the fire. A Nixle alert from Pemberton Township reported a fire along 4 Mile Road between Turkey Buzzard Bridge Road and Upper Mill Road on the western edge of the state forest. No structures w...

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Hoping to Camp Out in the Berkshires? How About These 31 Spots? Camping in the Berkshires is definitely a fun, adventurous and peaceful summer activity. Is there anywhere else you would rather camp? If youre new to the area or are new to camping and are looking for some campsite options in Berkshire County, weve comprised a list based on campsite/campground recommendations by local residents along with campsites that scored well on Google. Keep in mind, some campgrounds may not be currently tak...