100 Acres Are Burning in Atlantic County


An illegal debris fire started on Wednesday has spread to cover more than 100 miles in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Firefighters are battling the blaze just northeast of Route 322 and Eighth Street in Folsom Borough. A helicopter, 10 engines, and 30 members of the state forest fire service are at the scene of the blaze, which should be contained to 125 acres or less. The fire is on private property and no homes are threatened. [Inquirer]