Conservation experts say the fire is less traumatic to the trees than might be expected

State officials say this is the largest forest fire in NJ since 2019

The Bass River State Forest wildfire is now contained after it burned 617 acres in Burlington County and parts of Little Egg Harbor.

NJ Forest Fire Service Supervising Forest Firewarden Steven Holmes says warm, dry conditions increase the risk of fires in the state.

Contractors in Burlington County are working to cut down trees still smoldering from wildfires, the cause of which is still under investigation.