The Mines Spung Wildfire in Shamong Township was first spotted near the Carranza Memorial around 5 a.m. on Friday by a private aircraft that was flying over the area.

Firefighters were patrolling the perimeter of the burn area, the agency said. It reported no damage to buildings from the blaze, which continued to shut down parts of Tuckerton, Carranza, ...

The flames, which originated around the Carranza Memorial in Wharton State Forest, have threatened five structures in the area. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

It's happening near the Carranza Memorial Historic Site in the Wharton State Forest in Shamong Twp. Chopper 6 was over a wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest on Friday.

The 5,750-acre Mines Spung Fire, as state officials have named it, was first spotted Friday morning by a private aircraft flying over the area in Shamong Township. It resulted in multiple road ...

The Mines Spung wildfire inside Wharton State Forest in Shamong Township is around 80% contained but is still threatening some structures, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Despite the weekend rain the fire has consumed 5,750 acres and is 80% contained as of the last update at noon on Sunday.

An update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Monday morning said the blaze in Wharton State Forest in Shamong Township remains at 5,750 acres and is still 80% contained.

After starting last week, the large Mines Spung wildfire has grown over 3,000 acres over the weekend. According to the New Jersey Forest Service, the “Mines Spung ...

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