Buckabear wildfire 80% contained after burning 200 acres in Passaic County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says no homes or businesses are threatened at this time.

Jenni Portorreal

Sep 5, 2025, 10:51 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Fire crews are waiting for more rain to help contain the Buckabear wildfire that has burned 200 acres in West Milford.
The blaze is now 80% contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says no homes or businesses are threatened at this time.
Some roads remain closed, including Clinton Road between Goldfinch Lane and Van Orden Road.