LACEY: The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Lacey Twp.

The wildfire is 100 acres in size and is 0% contained.

Forest Fire Service crews have began to utilize a backfiring operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire. Popcorn Park Zoo is closed today due to the fire. Some of the structures threatened are at Popcorn Park Zoo. Firefighters are on scene to provide structural protection.

Popcorn Park Zoo released the following statement around 8:00 am Sunday.

“The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter and Popcorn Park Animal Refuge are CLOSED today, September 3rd, 2023 due to an event at Miller Airport and road closures. All of our animals and our facilities are safe and sound. We will reopen tomorrow, September 4th with our holiday hours.”

ROAD CLOSURES:
⚠️ Dover Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd
⚠️ Mule Rd is closed from Pinewald Keswick Rd

STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ 25 structures threatened

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