Wildfire Engulfs 210 Acres in Medford, Burlington County; Severe Smoke in the Area

A wildfire that has stretched across 210 acres of land is ongoing in Medford, Burling ton County on Saturday morning.

According to officials, the fire began just after midnight and is burning in the area of Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road.

As of about 6 p.m. Saturday, officials have said the fire is 100% contained.

Officials are also issued a smoke advisory earlier and say smoke from the wildfire is expected to hang low to the ground and reduce visibility during the evening and overnight hours.

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Flatiron Wildfire – Medford, Burlington County

At 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has reached 100 percent containment of a 210-acre wildfire in the area of Elderberry Dr. & Jackson Rd. in Medford, Burlington County. pic.twitter.com/j9xjRBI0fH

— New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) June 3, 2023

The most severe smoke impacts are expected to the west, south and in the immediate proximity of the Flatiron Wildfire.

Anyone driving in the area is asked to beware of firefighters and fire trucks that may be working along the roads.

Officials in Medford said Jackson Road has reopened to local traffic only and remains closed to through traffic.

Over the course of the fire six structures were threatened and approximately 40 people were evacuated from the Timberline Campground.

Local fire companies are working to protect these structures, officials said.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.