Conditions are improving as firefighters continue to battle the Bass River State Forest wildfire in New Jersey, but the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges. Smoke from the fire has led to air quality alerts in New Jersey and Delaware, and the Garden State Parkway was closed for more than four hours. The fire has spread to 5,000 acres since it ignited on Wednesday night near Allen Road. Firefighters are rotating crews to keep them hydrated in the heat.
The Allen Road Wildfire in South Jersey has burned through 5,000 acres and is 50% contained as of Friday afternoon. Several roads, including the Garden State Parkway, were closed due to heavy smoke and reduced visibility. No structures are currently threatened, but the Timberline Campground remains closed and the Batona Trail is also closed in Bass River State Forest. This is the second major wildfire reported in the area this year.
A wildfire that started in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest has grown to over 3,000 acres, with just 15% of it being contained. Six structures were threatened and the Timberline Campground was evacuated after the fire broke out. The fire is leading to air quality concerns in the state of Delaware. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking people to avoid the area.
