Hainesport wildfire 20% contained; structures in area no longer threatened, officials say

HAINESPORT, N.J. (WPVI) -- Crews are working to contain a 40-acre wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County.

The blaze broke out Monday night in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

Chopper 6 was overhead as New Jersey Forest Fire crews worked to establish a containment line directly behind several homes in the area.

In a 9 p.m. update, officials said no structures were threatened, which was down from 20 earlier in the evening.

Bancroft Lane, Cove Court, and Wharton Place all remain closed.

Crews establish containment line behind several Hainesport homes as wildfire rages on as seen from Chopper 6 on Nov. 18, 2024.

The fire was about 20% contained Monday night.

No injuries have been reported.