Wildfire 90 Percent Contained In Morris Co. Amid Drought Conditions: Officials  

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A wildfire that has burned 77 acres of land in Morris County has been almost fully contained as of Wednesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

The fire—dubbed the Microwave Wildfire—has been burning for four days after sparking on Saturday in the area of Jacobs Road in Rockaway Township, officials said.

In the latest update, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported that the fire is now 90 percent contained, with no evacuations and no structures at risk.

Officials reported that crews are still on the scene, and Jacobs Road remains closed as of Wednesday.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, officials added.

The continued lack of rain has New Jersey on "very high" alert for forest fires, according to the fire service's website.

All of Morris County remains under Stage 3 fire restrictions, as mandated by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. All fires in wooded areas are prohibited, except for those contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, or electricity. Charcoal fires are not permitted, officials said.

Gov. Phil Murphy's administration also issued a statewide drought watch last Thursday, asking residents and businesses to reduce their water use. Low rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures over the past few months have stressed the state's water supplies, officials said.