A fast-moving wildfire in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey has rapidly expanded to cover 3,200 acres, compelling the evacuation of 3,000 residents and the closure of segments of the Garden State Parkway. The fire, which has endangered over 1,320 structures, is only 5 percent contained as firefighting efforts continue. Authorities have mobilized helicopters and local fire resources to tackle the flames while a local high school has been designated as an evacuation shelter. With 23,000 customers affected, power in the area has also been shut down for safety measures, complicating the ongoing emergency response.
A fast-moving wildfire in the Pine Barrens has spread to 3,200 acres, prompting evacuations, highway closures, and significant disruption in New Jersey.
The blaze threatened over 1,320 structures and led to the evacuation of 3,000 residents, with response teams using helicopters and ground crews to combat the fire.
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