PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11) -- A wildfire has burned through at least 90 acres of land in New Jersey since Tuesday night, according to the state's Forest Fire Service.

The Buckabear Wildfire ignited in the area of Clinton Road in Passaic County's West Milford Township and was still burning by Wednesday morning, fire officials say.

Although the fire has spread at least 90 acres, 20% of it has been contained and no homes or businesses in the area are considered at risk.

Clinton Road, however, has been closed between Goldfinch Lane and Van Orden Road to accommodate fire crews in the area.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of h

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