Crews battle wildfire near former ski resort in Rockaway Township, NJ
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- Crews are battling the flames of a multi-acre wildfire that broke out in New Jersey on Friday morning.
NewsCopter 7 was over the scene as the fire burned through the Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Morris County.
Dubbed the "Craigmeur Lookout Wildfire," the blaze was first reported around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday and is growing.
According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, it is currently a "multi acre" fire that is 0% contained. The state agency also says there are currently no road closures and no structures threatened by the wildfire.
The Green Pond Volunteer Fire Department and NJ Forest Fire Service are battling the blaze on the ground, while a helicopter is expected to assist later on Friday.
In light of critical fire conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning to the following counties through 7 p.m.: Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer County.
Stage 3 fire restrictions are also in effect statewide, which prohibits all fires except for those contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas or electricity.
The Morris County wildfire takes place near an October 19 fire on Jacobs Road that burned for four days.
According to officials, New Jersey is at the highest level of fire restrictions, with more than 350 wildfires since September 15.
Craigmeur was the site of a well known ski resort for decades, before closing in 1997. The site is now unoccupied.
ALSO READ: New York state trooper shot in leg on Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead
----------
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
