Wildfire burns at least 2,500 acres in Wharton State Forest
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Smoke from the wildfire in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest is being smelled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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New Jersey firefighters have contained 60% of the Mines Spung Wildfire in Wharton State Forest, which has burned over 5,000 acres since Thursday. The blaze, which prompted evacuations and road closures,
The worst air in the country on the morning of June 14 was in New Castle County because of a wildfire in New Jersey. The air quality index in Wilmington as of 9:45 a.m. was 227, which is "very unhealthy," according to AirNow. A monitor in Newark was at 240.
The thick, white smoky haze that increased north and east of the city was primarily the result of wildland fires in New Jersey and Canada.
If you're seeing smoke in the Harford County area, officials say don't worry. The smoke is due to the wildfires in New Jersey and Canada.
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Fire engines, helicopters and ground crews were being used to try to contain the blaze, which has been dubbed the Mines Sprung Wildfire.
Forecasters warn that hazy, grayish-blue skies could persist for many weeks as fires continue to burn, though most smoke will remain high in the atmosphere.
The drought warning that had been in place since last fall has finally been lifted, the Murphy Administration announced on Wednesday. All drought regions will return to