Big Rusty Wildfire: NJ police asking for help with 'suspicious' fire
HAINESPORT, NJ - New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to determine what caused one of many wildfires that have torched the state this month.
Big Rusty Wildfire is now fully contained after burning through 40 acres of land in Burlington County’s Hainesport neighborhood earlier this week.
The flames came just feet away from the 'Big Rusty' monument located on State Highway 38, along with several homes.
Big Rusty Wildfire contained as much-needed rainfall heads to New Jersey
Southern New Jersey has been in desperate need of rain after weeks of droughts and wildfires. Thankfully, rainfall is forecasted overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Police have deemed the nature of the fire as "suspicious," and are looking for any witnesses to come forward.
It comes as two teenage boys were charged with arson for another wildfire in Burlington County last month.