The Week in Philly: Historic wildfires put New Jersey on alert

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The fall drought drying out the Philadelphia region and the larger Northeast corridor of the United States has sparked a historic surge in wildfires, particularly in New Jersey. From Camden County in the south to Passaic County in the north, officials have advised residents to take caution, despite there being limited information available about the causes of the fires. KYW Newsradio South Jersey Bureau Chief Mike Dougherty provides some updates on the state’s containment efforts. Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.