Fire officials are investigating an illegal campfire believed to have been the cause of the Wharton State Forest Mullica River Fire in New Jersey.
The fire was first spotted at 10:06 a.m. Sunday by an observer at the Batsto Fire Tower, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. As of Wednesday morning, the fire had burned 13,500 acres and was 95 percent contained.
A video shared by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection shows the flames consuming trees and brush, and aerial views show just how large an area was burning.
Wharton State Forest’s Mullica River Campground and hiking trails between Atsion and Batsto remained closed Wednesday due to fire activity.
