March 7, 2023

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–Just after noon today March 7, 2023 the New Jersey Forrest Fire Service responded to a fire in Little Eggo Harbor Township off of Route 539 near Warren Grove after being spotted by the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower. Upon arrival the original fire was around 10 acres in size and quickly growing due to weather conditions. A command post is set up near the Warren Grove Range. The fire has a reported potential to exceed 450 acres. Fire will be known as the ‘Governor’s Branch Wildfire’- Munion Field Road south of the Governor’s Branch.

Local fire departments have been requested for structural protection in the area of the fire.

Further details to follow.