Risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ remains in New Jersey as battle continues against blaze

Crews still working to contain one the state's largest ever wildfires, amid warm temperatures and dry conditions

With crews still working to contain one of New Jersey's largest wildfires on record, fire danger remains elevated across the state and into eastern Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service warned on Friday.

There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania," the NWS said.