New Jersey Forest Fire Service says string of wildfires was caused by passing train in Camden County
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to several wildfires burning throughout a 10-mile stretch in Winslow Township, Camden County, on Monday afternoon
Officials said the fires were mostly contained as of 6 p.m. and were sparked by a passing train.
Just before 6:30 p.m., NJFFS was still on the scene of over 20 separate wildfires throughout a 10-mile area stretches from Berlin-Cross Keys Road to the area of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Hammonton, New Jersey,
The NJFFS said no structures are threatened and there are no reported road closures at this time.
WILDFIRE ALERT: Winslow Twp, Camden County
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) April 15, 2024
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is responding to multiple wildfires over a 10 mile stretch in Winslow Twp, Camden County from the area of Berlin - Cross Keys Rd to Ancora State Hospital. pic.twitter.com/R2mfYjp19D
NJFFS crews were on the ground responding to the blaze with aviation assets, including an observation helicopter and a single-engine air tanker, which can drop up to 600 gallons of water at a time, officials shared on X.
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