Wildfire In Burlington Co. Threatens 15 Structures

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EVESHAM, NJ — A wildfire in Evesham has put 15 structures at risk of damage, officials said late Wednesday afternoon.

The multi-acre fire is burning around Sycamore Avenue, which is surrounded by woodlands. None of the fire has been contained as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, but officials expect to keep it to 40 acres.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has fire engines, bulldozers and ground crews at the scene.

Although 15 structures are threatened, none have been evacuated as of 4 p.m. Wednesday.

No roads have been closed.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Sycamore Avenue runs through a wooded area of the township. There are some homes scattered along the roadway and denser neighborhoods to the west. But it's unclear whether the wildfire will directly impact any residential areas.

As the region endures a drought, dry conditions have made fires spread quickly in recent weeks. The state's Stage 3 fire restrictions continued Wednesday, prohibiting charcoal fires and only allowing fires in elevated stoves that use only propane, gas, natural gas or electricity.

New Jersey has received below-average rainfall in recent months and next-to-no precipitation for all of October.

The Forest Fire Service plans to issue another update on the wildfire around 7 p.m. Wednesday.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.