Wildfire Burns 100 Acres, Damages Building in NJ

A wildfire near Hackettstown in Warren County, New Jersey, has burned about 100 acres, remains uncontained, and has damaged at least one building while threatening 25 other structures. The fire forced the closure of Route 46 between Liberty Township and Hackettstown, with officials urging the public to avoid the area, though no evacuation orders have been issued. Fire crews from Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties are battling the blaze using helicopters and heavy equipment, and firefighting is expected to continue overnight. The cause remains under investigation, with a possible motorcycle crash mentioned but not confirmed. Officials hope forecasted weekend rain will help extinguish the fire, but warn that containment could take several more days if the weather does not cooperate. This incident coincides with another major wildfire in Ocean County, underscoring ongoing wildfire risks in New Jersey.