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Pinelands fire swells to 1,200 acres, but now 40% contained, officials say

Fire officials have ordered everyone to leave the Batona Campground in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County.

Charred forest as a result of backfires, set by firefighters just off of Chatsworth Road to prevent the spread of the 'Tea Time Hill' Wildfire near Wharton State Forest in New Jersey on Friday.
Charred forest as a result of backfires, set by firefighters just off of Chatsworth Road to prevent the spread of the 'Tea Time Hill' Wildfire near Wharton State Forest in New Jersey on Friday.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
    by Frank Kummer
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