Direct link to video from CBS Philly
As I write this the Mullica River Fire has burned 2,100 acres (20% containment) in Wharton State Forest in Washington Township, Burlington County,NJ, The fire was reported early Sunday morning (June 19th). Evacuation orders are in place for the Paradise Lake Campgrounds where six structures are threatened. Nearby boat launches and trails are closed. In addition to the video from CBS Philly, NBC10 10 in Philadelphia is reporting on the fire here. I believe that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will be providing another update later this morning, stay tuned. Click on "read the full conversation on Twitter" in the first embedded tweet to read the complete June 19th evening update from the NJ Forest Fire Service.
My friends at the NJ Forest Fire Service Section B10 are reporting on this fire (scroll down to the bottom of the page), however if you are arriving here after the fire is contained they may no longer have information about this fire.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Wharton State Forest – Mullica River Fire@njdepforestfire continues to fight a wildfire fueled by dry and breezy conditions in Wharton State Forest - Washington, Shamong, Hammonton & Mullica Townships- which has reached 2,100 acres in size and is 20% contained. pic.twitter.com/6W1iAZNnyZ
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) June 20, 2022
Here is a radar image of the smoke plume from the fire in Wharton St. Forest courtesy of the NWS at Mt. Holly NJ
The smoke plume from the Mullica River Fire is visible on our radar presently. Visibility at Atlantic City International Airport is now below 2 miles. Use caution if traveling in the area overnight, & please comply with posted road closures. Follow @njdepforestfire for the latest pic.twitter.com/IPEbl4qQnX
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) June 20, 2022
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