The fire has reached 140 acres in size and is 0% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
The only homes currently in a potential risk area are located on Blakely Lane, but a team from West Milford volunteer fire companies are on site for structural protection, according to the mayor. All horses have been evacuated from Echo Lake Stables.
Local police say no residents or neighborhoods have been impacted, and no evacuation orders have been issued at this time. Residents are being advised to keep their windows closed to avoid smoke that may be traveling through the air. Northbound Route 23 is closed between Germantown Road and Union Valley Road, while Echo Lake Road is closed between Route 23 and Macopin Road.
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