Crews continue to battle a 40-acre wildfire that broke out in Hainesport, Burlington County on Monday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Tuesday.The fire, dubbed the "Big Rusty Wildfire," is burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court and started before 6 p.

A wildfire in Hainesport, Burlington County, has burned 40 acres, with firefighting efforts reaching 20% containment. The blaze, located near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court, initially threatened 20 homes Monday afternoon, but none are currently at risk.

A wildfire erupted in southern New Jersey on Monday night. 20 buildings were threatened but no one was injured (WTXF). This comes amid a record drought for many parts of the Northeast.