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California Branch Wildfire Grows to 1,750 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

3/23/2025

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The California Branch Wildfire in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey, has surged to 1,750 acres, now 50% contained. Dry conditions and strong winds have intensified the blaze, leading to evacuations at Atsion and Goshen Pond campgrounds. As it spreads across the Mullica River, both Camden and Burlington counties face the threat, with the cause still under investigation.

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Story summary

The California Branch Wildfire in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey, has surged to 1,750 acres, now 50% contained. Dry conditions and strong winds have intensified the blaze, leading to evacuations at Atsion and Goshen Pond campgrounds. As it spreads across the Mullica River, both Camden and Burlington counties face the threat, with the cause still under investigation.