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Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest Forces Evacuations

The blaze, dubbed the Tea Time Hill Wildfire, has burned hundreds of acres and remains uncontained.

  • Batona Campground and nearby trails have been evacuated as a precaution.
  • Authorities are using backfires to combat the spread of the wildfire.
  • Two buildings, including a hunting club and a home, are under threat from the flames.
  • Several roads in the area, including parts of Batona Trail, have been closed.
  • The cause of the wildfire is currently under investigation.
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