Ocean County Fire Burns 6 Acres of Marsh

Several homes were evacuated though fire officials say none have been damaged.

Authorities continue to investigate a brush fire in Ocean County. The fire began Thursday at 3:10 p.m. on the south side of Forked River, NJ.

Investigators say the fire burned six acres of marsh and about half an acre of forests. Several homes were evacuated though fire officials say none have been damaged. No injuries have been reported.

NBC10 viewer Mile Slepian sent us video footage of the blaze. You can view it in the video embedded above.
 

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