PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Firefighters are responding to a wildfire in Gloucester County.
Emergency officials reported a 50-acre fire Saturday in the area of Red Bank Avenue and Hessian Avenue in West Deptford Township, near the Sunoco refinery property.
Gloucester County Emergency Management reports smoke plumes and falling ash as far south and east as Glassboro and Washington Township.
Crews from throughout Gloucester County and from the state Forest Fire Service are on the scene, as well as fire boats from both sides of the Delaware River. The fire was 70% contained as of 2 p.m. Saturday.
Officials say 100 structures are threatened, with voluntary evacuations in place.
People are urged to avoid the area, and those sensitive to smoke are cautioned to stay indoors and keep windows shut.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Stay with KYW Newsradio for more on this developing story.
