A wildfire, named the California Branch Wildfire, broke out in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey, growing to 1,750 acres. Fire crews have managed to contain 50% of the fire as of Sunday morning, with no injuries reported. Two campgrounds were evacuated, and numerous roads were closed. Concerns arise for New Jersey's wildfire season due to extremely dry conditions in fall 2022 and January 2023, as the state has already seen a 266% increase in wildfires compared to the previous year.
Firefighters have made significant progress overnight, containing 50 percent of the California Branch Wildfire, which has grown to 1,750 acres in New Jersey.
New Jersey's wildfire season, typically peaking between mid-March and mid-May, may face challenges this year due to a notably dry fall and January.
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