MAHWAH, New Jersey (WABC) -- A wildfire that scorched a mountain region in New Jersey and nearly trapped several hikers Monday afternoon has been extinguished.
The blaze broke out at the Ramapo Reservation on Route 202 in Mahwah.
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Firefighters battled the flames on the ground and in the air by dumping large buckets of water.
Police said the forest service was on the scene and called for a helicopter for a water drop.
Several hikers had a tough time making their way out of the area due to heavy smoke.
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At least two dozen hikers were reported to be making their way down the mountain.
No injuries have been reported.
WABC