Despite the weekend rain the fire has consumed 5,750 acres and is 80% contained as of the last update at noon on Sunday.

According to the New Jersey Forest Service, the “Mines Spung Wildfire” was first reported around 11 a.m. on Friday, June 13, by a private aircraft flying over the area.

The Mines Spung Wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest reached 90% containment on Tuesday, with another update set to come Wednesday afternoon. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with ...

The Mines Spung Wildfire in Shamong Township was first spotted near the Carranza Memorial around 5 a.m. on Friday by a private aircraft that was flying over the area.

A major wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest has scorched 4,200 acres and is now 40% contained, state officials said Saturday morning.The blaze, known as the Mines Spung Wildfire, is burning in ...

Firefighting crews are still battling to contain the Mines Spung Wildfire in Burlington County Monday, officials said. An update from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Monday morning said the ...

The Mines Spung Wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey, is almost contained after burning thousands of acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.. Officials said that as of 1 p.m ...

The Mines Spung Wildfire, which was reported by a private pilot on Friday morning, sent smoke and ash into several South Jersey communities. The Forest Fire Service said it began near the Carranza ...

Fire engines, helicopters and ground crews were being used to try to contain the blaze, which has been dubbed the Mines Sprung Wildfire.

The Mines Spung Wildfire was 90% contained as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to officials. The fire has consumed 6,400 acres. Officials say that all road closures in the area have been lifted.

Mines Spung Road is a dirt trail in the heavily forested area. Hainesport blaze: Firefighters protect Big Rusty from wildfire. Authorities closed the Lower Forge campground and parts of Tuckerton ...

The Mines Spung Wildfire, which was reported by a private pilot on Friday morning, sent smoke and ash into several South Jersey communities.