New York, April 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A significant wildfire raging through New Jersey has triggered a state of emergency after consuming nearly 11,500 acres, forcing thousands to evacuate, disrupting traffic, and blanketing the sky with dense black smoke.
New Jersey Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, noting on social media that no fatalities or structural damage had occurred, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Jones Road Wildfire ignited on Tuesday afternoon in Ocean County's Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area rapidly grew to 8,500 acres by late evening, as reported by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Fanned by 25-miles-per-hour wind gusts, the blaze remained just 10 per cent contained by Tuesday night, endangering 1,320 buildings and prompting 3,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey Townships to flee.
Authorities lifted all evacuation orders by 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, though more than 25,000 households lost power as officials deactivated lines to protect fire crews.
As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the wildfire had scorched nearly 11,500 acres, threatened 20 structures, prompted evacuations in Ocean and Lacey Townships, caused widespread power outages, and forced the closure of several roadways
Source: IANS
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