Large brush fire leads to evacuations in Washington Township, Burlington County

A wildfire broke out in Burlington County Sunday evening, affecting at least 600 acres of Wharton State forest.

News 12 Staff

Jun 20, 2022, 2:43 AM

Updated 687 days ago

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A wildfire broke out in Burlington County Sunday evening, affecting at least 600 acres of Wharton State forest. 
As of 10 p.m. Sunday, the New Jersey Fire Service says it only has 10% of the brush fire contained. 
Six structures are threatened around Paradise Lakes Campground and has since been evacuated.  
There have been no reports of any injuries.


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