High winds, warm temperatures and drought conditions have officials concerned about the potential for forest fires, and on Wednesday the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for central and southern New Jersey.

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The designation warns that conditions are ideal for wildfires to start and spread quickly.

Southern New Jersey carries a "very high" forest fire risk, according to the.....Continue Reading

A Hamilton Township home was evacuated after an early-morning fire.

The fire was reported after 3 a.m., in the 2500 block of Long Avenue, near Pearce Road, according to a Hamilton Township Police Department press release. When police and fire officials arrived, they found the home filled with smoke - with flames visible.

No one was injured.

Laureldale Fire Department, Cologne Fire Department, and the Galloway Fire Department helped extinguish the flames. Officials still aren't sure what sparked the fire.

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(The Elwood Fire Company covered Station 18-3 Laureldle)

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A fire at the Flagship Resort in Atlantic City caused smoke and water damage to the 21st floor but no injuries, Atlantic City Fire Battalion Chief Dennis Brooks said.

The fire is believed to have started at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the....Continue Reading