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And now, Preston and Steve's news update with Kathy Romano.

Hi, today is August 22nd to Tuesday. Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning.

The battle to contain that wildfire that I just mentioned in traffic.

In New Jersey's Wharton State Forest continues. The flames have grown to 1,500 acres now in size

and are 75% contained as of the latest update yesterday. Officials say the fire began in the area

of Jackson Road near the shuttered Atgo Dragway in Waterford Township, giving the fire its name,

the Dragway Wildfire.

It's since spread to both Camden and Burlington counties. It was first reported around 2.45 on

Sunday afternoon. Assistant State Firewarden Bill Donnelly said no injuries were reported and

there were no evacuations. Roughly 50 firefighters and several engines are expected to stay at the

scene to keep the blaze under control.

Crews are now utilizing a backfire operation, which means they will intentionally set fire along the inner edge of the fire line in an effort to change the direction of the blaze.

A portion of Jackson Road from Atsia to Tremont is closed while crews work to keep the flames under control.

Officials said if the winds shift, the smoke will impact more people than it is right now.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is the 13th wildfire to break out in New Jersey this season, officials say.

One person is dead and three others are injured in Upper Darby after gunfire erupted during a luncheon for homicide victim.

It happened around 515 in the evening Monday on the 600 block of Long Lane.

One man was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has not been identified.

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