New Jersey Wildfire: 50% Contained, 13,000 Acres Burned in Ocean County

Jones Road Wildfire Update

• ⚠️ The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is currently 50% contained as of Wednesday evening.
• 🌲 Over 13,000 acres have burned as a result of this fire, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Firefighting Challenges

• 💨 Strong winds are contributing to the spread, with embers being a significant problem for containment efforts.
• 📍 Multiple fires and pockets of fire are still burning, particularly in the Lacy Township area west of the Garden State Parkway.

Impact and Evacuations

• 🏠 12 structures remain threatened by the ongoing fire.
• 💥 One commercial building and multiple vehicles have been destroyed.
• ✅ All mandatory evacuations have been lifted as crews continue their work.