NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

In Barnegat, New Jersey, a rapidly spreading wildfire known as the Jones Road Wildfire has prompted officials to issue evacuations and close a significant section of the Garden State Parkway. Starting in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, the fire has consumed 1,200 acres and remains uncontrolled. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has enacted mandatory evacuations along specific roadways where the fire threatens local structures. Dark smoke affects surrounding communities, and over 23,000 residents are currently without power. The cause of the fire is under investigation, occurring in a region experiencing moderate drought conditions.

A quickly spreading wildfire near Barnegat, N.J. led to evacuation orders and highway closures, as it grew uncontrolled to 1,200 acres, threatening multiple structures.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service confirmed mandatory evacuations in affected areas, while air support and ground crews worked diligently to combat the advancing wildfire.

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