Jackson ‘Shotgun’ wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress (update)
The so-called Shotgun Fire, located in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson, was first reported at 12:17 p.m. When firefighters first arrived, flames were burning six to eight feet high, across 10 to 12 acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Homes evacuated as second wildfire burns in New Jersey this week
Another wildfire has erupted in South Jersey, forcing more homes to evacuate as fire crews battle both blazes.The "Bethany Run Wildfire" has already torched 75 acres with 0 percent containment on the border of Burlington and Camden counties in Evesham and Voorhees townships.
300-Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations From 15 South Jersey Homes, Firefighters Say
More than a dozen homes were evacuated because of a wildfire in Jackson Township, officials said. The 300-acre Shotgun Wildfire was about 40 percent contained as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Homes evacuated as wildfire breaks out in Ocean County
South Stump Tavern Road, which contains mostly spaced out single-family homes, is closed. Fire trucks and bulldozers have been deployed to the area, the state Forest Fire Service said. Evacuated residents who need a place to stay can go the township’s senior center on Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson police said.
15 buildings evacuated during wildfire in Jackson, NJ
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported the wildfire along South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson and went to work with fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews. A helicopter is also over the Shotgun Wildfire. The heavily wooded area has several uses, according to Jackson Mayor Mike Reina.
Wildfire forces evacuations, threatens homes in Jackson Township
A wildfire in Jackson Township’s forested area near South Stump Tavern Road has prompted evacuations and road closures as state fire
New Jersey wildfire torches over 150 acres, forces evacuations of nearby homes
An uncontrolled wildfire burning in a New Jersey forest has scorched over 150 acres and forced six homes to evacuate, authorities say.
15 homes evacuated as crews battle another wildfire in New Jersey
The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported.
Wildfire in Jackson, New Jersey leads to several evacuations
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Homes evacuated as wildfire breaks out in New Jersey county
Fifteen structures are being evacuated in Jackson on Wednesday afternoon after a multi-acre wildfire broke out, officials said. In all 25, structures in the area of South Stump Tavern Road are threatened by the fire,
New Jersey wildfire forces some residents to evacuate
A wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey forced some people to evacuate Wednesday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
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