Firefighters face difficult conditions containing West Milford wildfire
The wildfire has burned hundreds of acres since it started Wednesday, and the warm temperatures aren't helping get it under control. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest.
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The wildfire has burned hundreds of acres since it started Wednesday, and the warm temperatures aren't helping get it under control. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service provide an update on the wildfire that has been burning for days.
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Firefighters have been working around the clock to knock down the flames, but containment is actually going down. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Officials say a wildfire in West Milford that has been burning since Wednesday has spread to 720 acres. Crews continued Thursday night to try to keep it contained. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The hot weather and lack of rain Thursday continued to fuel a brush fire in New Milford, New Jersey. Firefighters struggled to get it under control, but they're making progress. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
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The fire continues to threaten dozens of homes as it spread across more than 100 acres. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest.
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