Extreme fire danger in Philadelphia region Friday as drought worsens
Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
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Most of the Philadelphia area is in a severe drought, and the danger for fires remains.
Amid the worsening drought, crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are working to contain and put out three fires burning in South Jersey. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The wildfire, named the "Bethany Run Wildfire," has burned 300 acres so far. The blaze is 50% contained.
Homeowners are taking precautions as crews fight wildfires in Evesham Township and other areas in New Jersey.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
Temperatures are back in the mid-70s again Thursday, but cooler air moves in overnight. The Delaware Valley's next best chance for measurable rain comes on Sunday.
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At least 15 buildings have been evacuated in Jackson Township on Wednesday after a wildfire broke out, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews are battling a wildfire in Camden County, New Jersey, in the Wharton State Forest.
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In the Philadelphia region, temperatures on Monday will rebound to the upper 60s with partly cloudy skies.
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A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres as of Sunday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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