Huge 13,000+ Acre NJ Wildfire Nearly ContainedHuge 13,000+ Acre NJ Wildfire Nearly ContainedThe Mullica River wildfire remains 95% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the NJ Forest Fire Service. 13,500 acres have burned so far.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
As Wildfire Burns Over 13,000 Acres, NJ Officials Issue Plea to PublicAs Wildfire Burns Over 13,000 Acres, NJ Officials Issue Plea to PublicNew Jersey Forest Fire Service Chief Greg McLaughlin said in all likelihood an illegal, unattended makeshift campfire was the likely cause of the blaze.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Wharton State Forest Fire Now 95% ContainedWharton State Forest Fire Now 95% ContainedUPDATE 4:15 PM Tuesday: The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Wharton State Forest fire is now 95% contained.Chris ColemanChris Coleman
Cause of the FireCause of the FireThunderstorms started and ended a fire inside Wharton State Forest that burned for five days.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Wharton State Forest Fire Contained But Not Under ControlWharton State Forest Fire Contained But Not Under ControlThe fire continues to feed on "small interior unburned pockets of fuel" like downed trees and forest floor clutter like leaves and branches.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Forest Fire Still BurnsForest Fire Still BurnsFirefighters continue to work for a third day at containing a forest fire inside Wharton State Forest.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Wharton Forest FireWharton Forest FireA smoky fire inside a remote area of Wharton State Forest charred more than 1,000 acres on Thursday and early Friday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Body Found, IdentifiedBody Found, IdentifiedThe body, found by two fishermen, was identified as John Kohlbecker. He'd been missing since February. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Alleged Drug Team BustedAlleged Drug Team BustedThe Ocean County Prosecutors Office says an alleged father, brother, and son drug dealing team has been broken-up in lower Burlington County.Chris ColemanChris Coleman
State Police Ask For Help in Locating Missing Man Last Seen in BridgetonState Police Ask For Help in Locating Missing Man Last Seen in BridgetonNew Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man last seen in Bridgeton last week.Joe KellyJoe Kelly