Multiple Wildfires Threaten Homes and Air Quality in Southern New Jersey
TL;DR
A wildfire broke out in the Flatiron area of the Pinelands near Medford, New Jersey, threatening 40 homes but has not caused damage or injuries. The fire area has grown to 220 acres and is about 20% contained. Firefighters were working to establish containment lines to stop the fire from reaching homes. On the other end of the county, firefighters were making progress on the Allen Road fire in Bass River State Forest.
- Medford fire: Flatiron wildfire threatens 40 homes in N.J. CBS Philly
- Forest fire causes widespread air quality effects in Southern NJ CBS New York
- NJ wildfire update: Conditions improving as firefighters continue to battle blaze CBS Philly
- 2nd ‘major’ wildfire breaks out in N.J., threatening 40 homes NJ.com
- Wildfire Engulfs 120 Acres in Medford, New Jersey NBC 10 Philadelphia
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