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New Jersey Forest Fire Service investigating wildfire along Route 72

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Part of Route 72 westbound in Burlington County, New Jersey, is closed Monday as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service responds to a wildfire.

The NJFFS shared in a post on X that a fire burning near mile marker 10.5 in Woodland Township along Route 72 has spread to 30 acres.

Officials closed the road at mile marker 10.5 on Route 72 westbound while they responded to the blaze.

According to the NJFFS, no structures are currently threatened.

Fire officials ask anyone traveling in Burlington County to avoid this area for the time being. 

This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.

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