Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Wharton State Forest, in South Jersey.
Officials notified the public on Twitter around noon Sunday that the Mullica River Campground, trail and boat launches were closed, as well as kayak and canoe trips in Pineland Adventures.
Fire officials say 2,100 acres have burned and 20 percent of the fire is contained, in the Burlington County park. They went on to say six structures were threatened. Road closures of Route 206 and 542 were announced late Sunday. Officials say dry brush and breezy conditions were helping to spread the fire in in forest areas in Washington, Shamong, Hammonton, and Mullica Townships.
Other recreational areas in the forest were closed throughout the afternoon and into the evening as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Authorities reported no injuries. They ask that no one fly drones over the area, as such activity interferes with the work of fire crews.
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