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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Mines Spung Wildfire - Wharton State Forest - Shamong Twp, Burlington County
Forest Fire Service crews continue mopping up hot spots and patrolling the fire perimeter. An observation flight will be conducted over the fire area when weather conditions permit.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
5,750 acres
80% contained
ROAD CLOSURES
⚠️ Local forest road closures
⚠️ Tuckerton Rd closed from Carranza Rd. to Washington Turnpike
⚠️ Carranza Rd from Forked Neck Rd to Tuckerton Rd.
⚠️ Bulldozer Rd closed
⚠️ Hampton Rd closed
TRAIL CLOSURES
The Batona Trail is closed between Carranza Rd and Quaker Bridge Rd.
STRUCTURES THREATENED & EVACUATIONS
Lower Forge Campground evacuated
⚠️ 5 structures threatened
RESOURCES DEPLOYED
Forest Fire Service fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.
FIRE CAUSE
Under investigation
NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17
NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Mines Spung Wildfire - Wharton State Forest - Shamong Twp, Burlington County
Forest Fire Service crews continue mopping up hot spots and patrolling the fire perimeter. An observation flight will be conducted over the fire area when weather conditions permit.
SIZE & CONTAINMENT
5,750 acres
80% contained
ROAD CLOSURES
⚠️ Local forest road closures
⚠️ Tuckerton Rd closed from Carranza Rd. to Washington Turnpike
⚠️ Carranza Rd from Forked Neck Rd to Tuckerton Rd.
⚠️ Bulldozer Rd closed
⚠️ Hampton Rd closed
TRAIL CLOSURES
The Batona Trail is closed between Carranza Rd and Quaker Bridge Rd.
STRUCTURES THREATENED & EVACUATIONS
Lower Forge Campground evacuated
⚠️ 5 structures threatened
RESOURCES DEPLOYED
Forest Fire Service fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews.
FIRE CAUSE
Under investigation
NEXT UPDATE
⏰ Approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17
NO DRONES IN FIRE ZONES
