A wildfire is burning in Wharton State Forest at the border of Camden and Burlington counties.

New Jersey forest fire officials say so far, it’s covering 300 acres and is 40% contained in Waterford and Shamong Townships. Jackson Road is closed near Atsion Road.

Crews are doing controlled burns in strategic locations to prevent the fire from spreading.

Officials say no structures are currently threatened by the fire. 

Parts of the state forest will be closed until further notice.

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