Crime & Safety
Warren County Wildfire Contained, Officials Say; Roads Reopen
The Route 46 Wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near Hackettstown, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Updated, 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — A wildfire that broke out near Hackettstown in Warren County on Friday has been fully contained, officials said Saturday morning.
The Route 46 Wildfire started near Hackettstown around 1 p.m. Friday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. It grew to 100 acres and damaged two outbuildings before officials declared it fully contained as of 8 a.m. Saturday.
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The Forest Fire Service deployed fire engines and ground crews to battle the blaze, officials said.
No injuries were reported.
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Route 46 from Liberty Township to Hackettstown has reopened, officials said. Tannery and Russling roads are also open.
The fire's cause remains under investigation.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Route 46 Wildfire - Hackettstown, Warren County At 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100% containment of an approximately 100-acre wildfire burning in Hackettstown, Warren County. pic.twitter.com/ttXMGuQULW
— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) May 3, 2025
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