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Wildfire Burning in Burlington County, New Jersey

A large wildfire, known as the Mines Spung Wildfire, is burning in Burlington County, New Jersey, affecting approximately 400 acres and is 25% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Evacuations have occurred at the Phillip M. Costello Preparatory Academy and the Lower Forge Campground due to the fire.
Several roads, including Local Forest Road, Tuckerton Road, and Bulldozer Road, are closed, along with the Batona Trail between Coranza Road and Bulldozer Road, as reported by officials.
The fire was first reported by a private aircraft flying over the area on Friday morning, although the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey grows to 400 acres; now 25% contained

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Wharton State Forest fire burns near Carranza Memorial in Shamong

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Large wildfire burns through Wharton State Forest

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Wildfire in Wharton State Forest prompts trail, road closures in Burlington County

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