A massive wildfire known as the Jones Road fire is raging in central New Jersey, with smoke expected to affect air quality in New York City, 60 miles away. The air quality alert warns that it will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. As of April 23, the fire had burned over 13,250 acres and was 50% contained, yet officials note it will likely continue to burn until significant rainfall occurs. Residents in the affected areas have begun to return home after mandatory evacuations, but smoke and visibility issues persist.
Heavy smoke from the Jones Road wildfire, burning in central New Jersey, is expected to reach New York City, prompting an air quality alert for sensitive groups.
As of the evening of April 23, the Jones Road wildfire had burned 13,250 acres and was 50% contained, with firefighters making progress but still facing challenges.
New York City Emergency Management predicts that residents will start smelling and seeing smoke from the wildfire, affecting numerous boroughs and counties.
Officials anticipate that the wildfire will continue to burn until significant rain arrives, which is unlikely until the end of the week.
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