"Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for some homes in New Jersey's Barnegat Township due to a wildfire threatening nearby structures and the environment."
"As of now, about 1,200 acres are burning and the wildfire remains 0% contained, leading to significant traffic impacts and emergency measures."
A wildfire in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has prompted mandatory evacuations for homes along Wells Mills Road as officials combat the fire threatening around 16 structures. Approximately 1,200 acres are ablaze with no containment reported. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has deployed aircraft for firefighting efforts, while several roads including parts of the Garden State Parkway have been closed due to smoke and fire activity. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation, and officials have cautioned against flying drones in the vicinity.
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