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Isnt Eyewitness News reporter Todd Quinones is live near the fire seen with the new developments in the fight against these names. Todd . Reporter jessica we received update here this evening recent now this fire is about 50 contained. That is very significant because at 6 00 oclock this evening that number was at zero. So clearly a lot of progress being made here this evening. But still there is a lot of work ahead of firefighters in order to try and get this fire fully contained. At its peak the Wharton State Forest fire threatened homes and businesses forcing authorities to usery verse 911 to warn residents. Also a stretch of route 206 in shamong had to be closed. That it would be prudent to leave in case the fire jumps 20 sick. Reporter about 75 firefighter were used to try and get the fire contained much of the night was consumed by setting controlled fires to try and take advantage of fire break lines. Crews are literally battling fire with fire. They are lighting whats call thes

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