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The New York Times |
Crews were working to contain the fire in the Wharton State Forest, southeast of Philadelphia.
The New York Times |
A wildfire in eastern California that ignited on Sunday has spread to 1,250 acres and has prompted evacuations, state fire officials said.

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Wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest 100% contained after burning over 2,300 acres
Firefighters have been working since Saturday afternoon to contain a wildfire that broke out in Wharton State Forest in Waterford, New Jersey.
Wildfire in New Jersey State Park Burns 2,300 Acres
As of March 13, the state forest fire service had already responded since early January to 381 wildfires that burned a total of 1,242 acres, according to data from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. That was a 266 percent increase over the same period in 2024.
Fast-moving California wildfire burns over 1,500 acres and prompts evacuations
The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.
Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations
Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.
Silver Fire in Inyo County: Maps & Evacuations
Strong winds are driving an out-of-control wildfire through a remote area of eastern California, prompting evacuations for hundreds of homes. The Silver Fire erupted Sunday afternoon along Route 6 in Inyo County,
Silver Fire prompts evacuations in Inyo County
A large wind-driven fire in Inyo County is prompting evacuations. The Silver Fire started around 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30th near highway 6 and Silver Canyon Rd., just north of Bishop, CA. As of 6 a.m.
On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks
The Four Corners region — where Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah meet — is among those on the radar for high fire potential given the unfavorable conditions. Firefighters in San Juan County responded to 25 bushfires in the first 27 days of March and two more were reported on Friday, said county spokesperson Devin Neeley.
Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze
Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires. The fires are burning in rugged terrain that is complicating efforts to contain them.
NorthJersey.com8d
Is NJ at high risk of wildfires? Check the current fire danger using these tools
The spring wildfire season peaks in New Jersey between mid-March and mid-May. Residents can visit the NJ Fire Danger Dashboard to view updated information about their area's wildfire risk.
Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation Sunday in a North Carolina county still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and South Carolina's governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire in that state.
New Jersey among states that want to make oil companies pay for climate disasters
New Jersey is among the states considering bills that would force fossil fuel companies to pay recovery costs for climate disasters.
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Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires
A forest fire burning in New Jersey’s million-acre Pinelands region was 100% contained on Monday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Services said in a post on X. The fire was first spotted ...
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Wildfire New Jersey Fully Contained After Scorching Over 2,300 Acres in Wharton State Forest
Wildfire in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest burns 2,336 acres, now fully contained as fires in North and South Carolina force evacuations and alerts.
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Fire forces Edison, NJ residents to flee from 36 apartments
EDISON — A fire at an apartment complex early Sunday morning displaced at least 72 residents, according to Red Cross New Jersey. The fire affected 36 units at the Milbrook Village Apartments, according to Red Cross New Jersey.
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