A wildfire in New Jersey, dubbed the Jones Road wildfire, has rapidly expanded to 3,440 hectares (about 8,500 acres) and is only 10% contained. It threatens numerous structures, including the nearby Oyster Creek nuclear power plant, prompting evacuations of approximately 3,000 residents and the closure of the Garden State Parkway. Power has been cut for about 25,000 customers to aid firefighting efforts, while shelters have been established to assist evacuees. The cause of the wildfire is currently under investigation, with no immediate injuries reported.
The fast-moving Jones Road wildfire in New Jersey has caused significant evacuations, closed highways, and threatened a nuclear power plant, impacting thousands.
The fire has consumed 3,440 hectares and is only 10% contained, with over 3,000 individuals evacuated and significant disruptions to power and traffic.
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