Evacuation orders were issued in New Jersey due to a wildfire that started on Tuesday and grew to 8,500 acres, prompting around 3,000 people to evacuate from the area of the Jones Road Fire in Ocean County. The fire was burning in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township and was 10% contained by Tuesday night. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no deaths or injuries have been reported, but 1,320 structures were threatened. Traffic on the major Garden State Parkway was being diverted, with southbound traffic diverted at Exit 80 and northbound traffic diverted at Exit 63.
The southern part of Ocean County and the state as a whole are experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has categorized the region as being in a “high” fire risk. Damage assessments were underway as officials worked to contain the wildfire and ensure the safety of residents in the affected area.
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