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    Fireworks identified as the cause of Wharton State Forest wildfire, officials say

    By Kyw Staff,

    6 hours ago

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    PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Fireworks sparked the wildfire that has consumed 4,000 acres of South Jersey’s Wharton State Forest , investigators said.

    The Tea Time Hill wildfire is currently 75% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a “fireworks device” ignited the blaze late on the Fourth of July.

    The flames were spotted from a fire tower near Apple Pie Hill in the Batona Campground, which was evacuated as a precaution.

    Fireworks are not allowed in New Jersey state parks. Officials ask anyone with information to call the New Jersey State Park Police tip line at 844-PARK-TIP.

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