Shotgun Wildfire in Jackson grows to 300 acres; 40 percent contained
JACKSON - The wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon grew to 300 acres overnight, but is 40 percent contained as of Thursday morning, according to authorities. The fire - named the Shotgun Wildfire - continues to threaten six nearby structures as it burns in the in the area of Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township,
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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.
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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.
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.
Officials: Jackson wildfire that forced evacuation of homes is 20% contained
Smoke from the fire can be seen from at least three miles away while on the ground. The state fire service says the call on this latest fire came in just after noon Wednesday and by the time crews were able to access it, 10-12 acres had already burned, according to Deale Carey from the state Forest Fire Service.
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
Jackson wildfire threatens homes, evacuations in progress
JACKSON - A multi-acre wildfire started burning Wednesday afternoon, threatening structures and forcing evacuations, authorities said. The fire is in the area of South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township,
Officials: Jackson wildfire threatening homes is 40% contained
Over two dozen structures, mostly homes, are threaten and six families were told to evacuate according to the Forest Fire Service.
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