Morris County Wildfire has burned more than 100 acres so far

Article link: https://www.nj.com/morris/2024/11/nj-wildfire-engulfs-over-100-acres-sparks-evacuation-of-multiple-homes.html

A multi-acre wildfire burning in Morris County has charred more than 100 acres and has forced the evacuation of multiple homes in the area, investigators said.

The blaze, dubbed the the Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, was burning in the area of Notch Road near the Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Rockaway Township and had grown to 140 acres Friday night.

As of 8 p.m., the blaze was 30% contained, it threatened to damage 13 structures in the area and caused the voluntary evacuation of eight homes, fire officials said.