The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Airpark Wildfire was caused by a plane crash.
was caused by a single-engine plane that crashed Saturday night, the state forest fire service confirmed Wednesday.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service arrived on the scene near Miller Air Park at 11:40 p.m. Saturday and saw heavy smoke, with ash falling from the sky.In the days following the fire, it was not immediately clear whether the fire or plane crash happened first. Wednesday's announcement gave more clarity.
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