Wharton State Forest Fire Contained
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BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) -- In Burlington County, New Jersey, state park officials say crews have contained a forest fire that started last Thursday.
At its peak, the fire at Wharton State Forest spread over 3,500 acres.
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Park officials say Sunday night's rain helped keep it under control.
Investigators found the fire was started by a lightning strike.
Fire crews continue to put out hot spots still left over from the massive blaze.
Trails near the fire remain closed Monday.
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