

About 45 firefighters used 11 trucks, numerous water tankers, a bulldozer and a helicopter to fight the fire as they battled wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph. Officials said "100% containment" was achieved at 7:30 p.m.
At one point, the blaze threatened 16 structures for a brief period. No evacuations were needed as fire trucks and water tankers stood by to protect the structures.
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES BEGIN CLEARING WATER CANALS OF HEAVY DEBRIS FOLLOWING DEVASTATING WILDFIRE

The forest fire burned for about eight hours in the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday. (New Jersey Forest Fire Service)
The cause of the fire is being investigated.

The fire was fully contained around 7:30 p.m., officials said. (New Jersey Forest Fire Service)
The fire service has been doing controlled burns in the Pinelands in recent weeks to consume dead leaves, twigs and other forest floor fuel that could accelerate a wildfire.

The blaze scorched about 418 acres and threatened 16 homes before it was contained. (New Jersey Forest Fire Service)
RAGING FIRE IN YONKERS, NEW YORK, ENGULFS APARTMENT BUILDING, LEAVES AT LEAST 1 DEAD
There were no burns being done anywhere else in the state on Tuesday because of the high winds, officials said.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. (New Jersey Forest Fire Service)
Forest Fire Service staff remained on the scene overnight to improve containment lines and monitor the area for safety.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.