TUCKERTON, NJ - Emergency fire crews are responding to another wildfire burning in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, a wildfire is burning in the area of Allen Road in the Bass River State Forest.
The fire quickly grew to 3,000 acres in size after forming on Wednesday evening. Visitors and residents have been asked to avoid the area as service crews begin a backfiring operation to contain the spread.
A wildfire burning in Bass River State Forest has spread to thousands of acres as crews work to extinguish flames. SKYFOX flew over the forest, where clouds of smoke could be seen.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA wildfire is burning in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County, officials say.
FOX 29's Hank Flynn has the details.Officials say Allen Road and Oswego Road are closed. Stage Road is closed between North Maple Avenue and Route 679, while Route 679 is closed between Route 563 and Leaktown Road.