2 Men Wanted For 11,000-Acre NJ Wildfire: Police

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Officials requested the public's assistance in identifying two men connected to the recent 11,000-acre wildfire. New Jersey State Police shared a picture Thursday night of two men standing in the proximity of a smoke stack.

The picture shows the backs of two people from far away. They are not listed as suspects. The fire began March 30 out of Spring Hill in Burlington County. Authorities said April 1, the day it became 100 percent contained, that they believe the fire was human-caused.

Officials did not know whether the fire was caused by arson or accident, and Thursday's Facebook post does not clarify which it may have been.

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Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant First Class Shaun Georgeson of Tuckerton Station at 609-296-3132. Anonymous tips are welcome.

State authorities said the origin of the fire has been the location of illegal wildfires. Fire officials dispelled rumors that the fire stemmed from a controlled burn, lightning or power lines. No injuries or property damage were reported.

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