WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. (WPVI) — A wildfire in Gloucester County that prompted evacuations earlier Saturday is now fully contained.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded around 11 a.m. to the area of Red Bank and Hessian avenues, near the former Eagle Point Refinery property in West Deptford Township.
Heavy plumes of smoke were seen billowing across the area as crews worked to assess and contain the flames.
By 2 p.m., officials said the fire had grown to 160 acres and was 70% contained, with about 60 structures initially threatened and voluntary evacuations put in place.
At 6 p.m., crews achieved 100% containment of the wildfire, which burned approximately 160 acres.
Officials say no structures are currently threatened and no evacuations remain in place. Red Bank Avenue has since reopened.
Fire crews will remain on scene for several hours to reinforce containment lines and address any remaining hotspots until significant rainfall occurs.
Smoke is expected to linger in the area until steady rain moves through.
There is no word yet on what sparked the fire. No injuries have been reported.
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