UPDATE: Plane Crash-Sparked Wildfire in Ocean County Grows to 831 Acres, with 90% Containment

September 4, 2023 12:58 pm

The wildfire that occurred as a result of the plane crash in Lacey has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, officials said.

There are also 25 structures threatened at this time.

ROAD CLOSURES:

⚠️ Dover Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd
⚠️ Mule Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd

“Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones – If YOU fly, WE can’t!””

UPDATE 8:09 PM:

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the the fire remains 831 acres in size and is now 90% contained.

Zero structures are in danger and local traffic is now permitted to travel on Dover Road and Mule Road.

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