Big Rusty Wildfire in NJ 50% Contained

The 'Big Rusty Wildfire' in Hainesport, New Jersey, has burned through 40 acres and was 50% contained by Tuesday morning, initially threatening 20 homes but now posing no current threat. Firefighters are employing techniques such as back burns to create barriers and control the spread of the fire. Meanwhile, a brush fire at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts, has grown to 41 acres, affecting traffic due to road closures and prompting local residents to report smoke and haze. Both fires are under investigation, and no injuries or structural damages have been reported. These incidents are exacerbated by ongoing dry conditions and drought warnings in the affected states.