Wildfire Engulfs 100 Acres in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey

The County Line Wildfire remains uncontained as emergency crews employ backfire techniques to control its spread.

The wildfire, named the County Line Wildfire, sparked early Wednesday morning and has affected areas in Waterford Township and Shamong Township.
No structures are currently threatened, but the fire has necessitated the closure of Jackson Road and several trails, including the evacuation of Goshen Campground.
Firefighting efforts are challenged by high fire risk conditions, attributed to strong winds, low humidity, and dry grounds.
State officials had previously warned of an elevated wildfire risk due to recent weather conditions.
On average, New Jersey experiences 1,500 wildfires annually, burning around 7,000 acres of forest.