Forest fire near Millville, N.J. 100% contained
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
MILLVILLE, N.J. -- The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a blaze near Millville, Cumberland County has been 100% contained.
The forest fire started burning around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday along Route 49 and Estelle Manor Road in Maurice River Township.
The fire affected 73 acres; a number of abandoned structures have been destroyed.
No injuries have been reported.
As of 6:20 p.m., officials said the fire had been 50% contained. By 8:45 p.m., 90% had been contained.
The fire was fully contained and under control by 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
A cause of the fire has not been determined as of yet.
