70-Acre Wildfire Rages Uncontained in West Milford, New Jersey

A wildfire named the Buckabear Fire is actively burning in West Milford Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, having consumed approximately 70 acres with zero containment as of early September 3. Firefighters from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are engaged in battling the blaze, with Clinton Road closed between Goldfinch Lane and Van Orden Road to facilitate firefighting efforts. No evacuations have been ordered, and no structures are currently threatened by the fire. Residents are advised to limit outdoor exposure and keep windows closed due to smoky conditions, especially those with respiratory sensitivities. The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation, with officials planning to provide further updates. Thick smoke has been observed billowing from the affected wooded area near the Clinton Reservoir.