LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 150-acre forest fire in the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area took firefighters from area companies about seven hours to put out on Tuesday.
The fire was reported at around 12:45 pm, and by 5:30 pm, the fire had been contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service declared the fire completely contained.
State firefighters remained in the area overnight to deal with possible flare-up situations.
“For a brief period on this afternoon, 16 structures were threatened by the fire. Structure protection was provided by local volunteer fire companies from Ocean, Burlington and Atlantic counties. We thank them for their assistance,” the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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