A wildfire in South Jersey, specifically in the Peaslee Wildlife Management Area in Vineland, Cumberland County, has burned through 1,000 acres as of late Saturday morning, April 19, 2025.
The blaze was spotted just before 12:30 p.m. Friday and initially burned 20 acres, quickly growing to 500 acres by Friday evening. By 10 p.m. Friday, it had reached 800 acres, and by 10 a.m. Saturday, it had expanded to 1,000 acres. The fire is currently about 50% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Key Details:
- Location: Peaslee Wildlife Management Area, Vineland, Cumberland County, South Jersey.
- Date: April 18-19, 2025.
- Size: 1,000 acres.
- Containment: Approximately 50%.
- Impact: No structures have been impacted, and no evacuations have been ordered, but some roads have been closed.
Cause: The cause of the wildfire is under investigation.
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