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Wildfire burns 70 acres in West Milford, NJ

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Updated  September 3, 2025 9:27am EDT
Wildfires
FOX 5 NY
Wildfire burns over 100 acres in West Milford, NJ

Wildfire burns over 100 acres in West Milford, NJ

FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente reports on a wildfire still burning in Passaic County, New Jersey.

The Brief

    • Firefighters are battling the Bear Fire, which has spread to at least 70 acres in West Milford Township, Passaic County.
    • The blaze is not yet contained, and officials say the cause remains under investigation.
    • No evacuations have been ordered, but authorities plan to give an update around 8:30 a.m.

NEW JERSEY - Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Passaic County, New Jersey, Wednesday morning, according to the New Jersey Department of Forest Fire. 

What we know:

Officials say the blaze, known as the Buckabear wildfire, has scorched at least 70 acres near Clinton Road in West Milford Township. As of 8:42 a.m., the fire was 20% contained. 

No evacuations have been ordered, but crews are working to keep the flames from spreading further. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.

Officials are expected to provide an update around 8:30 a.m.

The Source: This report is based on information from New Jersey fire officials.

Wildfires