West Deptford Township, New Jersey – A 160-acre wildfire in Gloucester County is now fully contained, limiting risk to nearby areas.
According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, crews achieved 100% containment at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday for a wildfire burning near Red Bank Avenue and Hessian Avenue in West Deptford Township.
Officials said fire crews will remain on scene for several hours to reinforce containment lines and address areas of concern until significant rainfall occurs. Smoke is expected to remain present in the area until precipitation helps fully suppress remaining hotspots.
The fire burned approximately 160 acres, with no structures threatened and no evacuations required, authorities reported. Red Bank Avenue, which had been impacted during firefighting operations, has since reopened.
Ground crews and fire engines from the Forest Fire Service were deployed to manage the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is expected to be the final update on the incident unless new developments arise, according to officials.
Lingering smoke could impact visibility for local drivers, particularly during early morning and evening hours.
This incident may be relevant to commuters and local workers traveling through Gloucester County as conditions clear.
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