As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the fire had consumed 257 acres and was 85 percent contained.
Firefighters say the blaze is no longer threatening any structures, and no evacuation orders are in effect.
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Route 542 is open, but Old Church Road and River Road remained closed.
A Red Flag Warning issued Tuesday afternoon by the National Weather Service has been expanded to include the entire state of New Jersey through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds have combined to produce an increased risk of wildfires.
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The New Jersey Forest Fire Service held a briefing Tuesday on the three major wildfires that ripped across parts of the state in the last week.
Crews have responded to 517 wildfires already this year compared to 373 in the same time period last year.
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