BASS RIVER TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- A forest fire forced the closure of portions of the Garden State Parkway in Burlington County.
It was shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday when a fire started along the parkway near exit 50 in New Gretna, Bass River Township.
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The New Jersey Fire Service tells Action News the fire scorched 50 acres.
Three aircraft and more than two dozen firefighters fought the flames.
As of 9:30 p.m., the fire was 100 percent contained, officials say.
At one point, the exit 50 ramp and one southbound lane of the Garden State Parkway was closed. Both have since reopened.