Thursday, June 01, 2023

2023 New Jersey Wildfire Season: Allen Road Fire (Bass River State Forest)

June 1, 9:45 PM

I am glad to see that it seems like there has been some progress made in fighting the Allen Road Fire, I hope that progress can be maintained. Thanks to the NJ Forest Fire Service and Mutual Aid from nearby towns. For the latest media coverage see 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia

June 1, 11:45 AM

Here is the latest update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. 6ABC Action News in Philadelphia has been covering the Allen Road Fire this morning, link to their latest report (with a video) may be found here. New Jersey Advance Media has an updated report. As you can see, the acreage burned is now 3,100 acres with containment increasing to 15 percent. Evacuations orders are in place for the campground. Six structures continue to be threatened.



June 1, 9:45 AM


June 1, 7:22 AM

The Allen Road Fire was reported the evening of May 31st in Bass River State Forest In Burlington County, New Jersey. Six homes are threatened and a campground is closed. Roads are closed in the area. The last report, see below, is that the fire has burned 120 acres and is not contained. News 12 New Jersey reports on this fire here. You may also want to check coverage of the fire by New Jersey Advance Media in a report published last night and updated this morning.


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