New Jersey Wildfire Burns Thousands of Acres | JQJO

A large wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey's Pine Barrens, has burned 12,500 acres, prompting a state of emergency. 40% containment has been achieved, but the fire continues to spread, though mostly in uninhabited areas. Evacuations have been lifted, and major roads have reopened. The cause remains under investigation, and the fire is considered one of the worst in the county's history. Power outages affect thousands, and one commercial building and several outbuildings were destroyed. The fire is expected to continue until rain arrives.