35-acre wildfire burning across Brendan T. Byrne State Forest is 60% contained
PEMBERTON TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Emergency crews are battling a wildfire spreading across Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Burlington County.
Authorities called it a multi-acre wildfire that broke out around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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It is burning in the area of Mary Ann Forge Road in Pemberton Township.
Authorities say the 35-acre blaze was about 60% contained as of 6:30 p.m.
No structures have been threatened, no evacuations have been ordered, and no roads are closed at this time.
Firefighters warned that smoke will likely remain present until significant rain falls over the state forest.
Officials are asking residents to avoid the area.
Stay with Action News for more updates on this developing story.
