New Jersey wildfire: Live map and evacuation updates as Ocean County blaze grows to 1,200 acres
The Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey has expanded to 1,200 acres, according to Fox Weather. The fire broke out Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, near Barnegat Township in Ocean County. It remains 0% contained as of Tuesday evening.
The rapidly spreading fire has led to mandatory evacuations, road closures, and has threatened multiple structures. As of 5 p.m., the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported that 16 structures are at risk, and 16 homes have already been evacuated. No injuries have been reported so far. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A live map of the affected areas can be viewed here.
"As the fire continues north, there is no immediate threat to Barnegat Township. However, we ask you to be prepared in case of a change in direction," Barnegat police wrote on Facebook.
As of 7 p.m. EDT, approximately 25,549 homes and businesses in Ocean County are without power, according to FindEnergy.com.
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