Firefighters in southern New Jersey were making good progress Tuesday trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of mid-afternoon,

Firefighters in southern New Jersey are trying to contain a forest fire burning in Berkeley Township that has thus far not threatened any structures. As of late morning Tuesday, the blaze on the northern edge of the New Jersey Pinelands had consumed about 150 acres (61 hectares) or less than one square mile,

A wildfire burning in Ocean County grew to 189 acres Tuesday afternoon, but officials said the blaze is now 50% contained. Firefighters made progress battling the fire at Fisher’s Pit in Berkeley throughout the day.