A wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey has rapidly expanded to 8,500 acres since its start in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area. This disaster has led to the mandatory evacuation of 3,000 residents and caused power outages affecting 25,000 homes. Major roads, including parts of the Garden State Parkway and Route 9, have been closed. Although no injuries have been reported, the threat to over 1,300 structures remains significant as the fire is only 10% contained. Red Cross shelters have been established for evacuees, amid chaotic scenes of packing and panic.
"Right after the police showed up, told us that it was a mandatory evacuation, that's when our power went out in our house, and that's when we're like, OK we need to get out of here."
"The NJ Forest Fire Service reported the wildfire surged to 8,500 acres and is only 10% contained, posing a great threat to over 1,300 structures."
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