Brush Fire Fueled By High Winds Burns At Least 750 Acres Of Winslow Wildlife Management Area In Monroe Township, Officials Say
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Officials say a brush fire that burned at least 750 acres of the Winslow Wildlife Management Area in Monroe Township is 10% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the blaze was first reported around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and was accelerated by high winds.
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So far, the fire has burned at least 750 acres but officials say that number will increase.
The fire has not damaged any structures and is not a threat to any, officials say.
There have been no evacuations.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service remains on scene fighting the blaze.
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