Large wildfire burning in Burlington County, New Jersey – NBC10 Philadelphia

A large wildfire is continuing to grow in Burlington County, New Jersey, with 3,250 acres burned and is 30% contained, officials said.

Earlier Friday, at around 5 p.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the wildfire was 400 acres and 25% contained.

The wildfire — dubbed the Mines Spung Wildfire — in the area of the Coranza Memorial in the Wharton State Forest in Shamong Township.

Officials said the fire was first reported by a private aircraft flying over the area earlier this morning. Forest Fire Service crews are actively working to establish and strengthen containment lines and have initiated a backfire operation to aid in containment.

Skyforce 10 was over the scene on Friday, June 13, 2025, and smoke could be seen miles away.

Officials shared that several roads are closed due to the fire: Local forest road, Tuckerton Rd closed from Carranza Rd. to Washington Turnpike, Carranza Rd from Forked Neck Rd to Tuckerton Rd., Hampton Road and Bulldozer Road.

The Batona Trail is also closed between Coranza Road and Bulldozer Road, officials said. Everyone is urged to avoid the area at this time.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.