November 7th, 11:10 AM
This just in. Yet another wildfire in Evesham Township (Kettle Run section) in Burlington County. This is the second wildfire in Evesham Township that I have reported on in the last ten days. I made a final report on the (unnamed) 40-acre wildfire that burned in Evesham Township on October 30th-31st, go here to read that post.
Scroll down for later updates on the Bethany Run Wildfire at 12:40 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:55 PM and 8:35 PM.
November 8th updates on the Bethany Run Wildfire may be found on this post on my blog, just scroll until you see the Bethany Run Wildfire.
I just got back from my walk and saw an update on this fire from the NJ Forest Fire Service. They said that their initial report (see above) indicated it was in the Kettle Run section of Evesham Township. They have updated their report saying that the Bethany Run Wildfire is burning on the border of Camden and Burlington Counties in Evesham and Voorhees Townships. The fire has burned 75 acres and is not contained. A helicopter with a 350 gallon bucket is working the fire in support of the NJ Forest Fire Service Wildland firefighters on the ground and any local fire companies that may respond later. Ninety-seven structures are threatened with 10 being evacuated. ABC 6 in Philadelphia posted a report on this fire a short time ago, go here to read their report and see a video.
November 7th, 3:30 PM
Acreage burned is 200 acres, no containment. Structure protection is being provided by local fire departments in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Road closures are still in effect. Twelve structures have been evacuated.
November 7, 6:55 PM
Good news, all evacuation orders were lifted as of 6:30 pm on November 7.
November 7, 8:35 PM
Progress is being made, 300 acres burned at 50 percent containment. One hundred four structures remain threatened. No evacuations, evacuation orders were lifted at 6 PM. November 8th updates on this wildfire may be found on this post on my blog, just scroll until you see the Bethany Run Wildfire.
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