A rapidly growing wildfire at Barnegat Township of Ocean County, New Jersey has inspired compulsory withdrawal for residents in many areas. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the fire has already been burnt on about 1,200 acres and remains completely uncontrolled.
Currently with Wales Mills Road, there is a evacuation between Bryant Road and Garden State Parkway. CBS News reported that the authorities confirmed sixteen structures that they are in danger and have been vacated as a precaution. Shows parts of air footage from the area Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area Miles are surrounded in flames with thick smoke from miles away.
Wildfire also caused significant traffic disintegration. The Garden State Parkway has been closed in both directions near Exit 69. Several local roads including RT have also been closed. 532 (Wales Mills Road) Route 72 to Parkway, Bryant Road between RT. 532 and RT. Jones Road between 539, and RT. 532 and Bryant Road.
The firefighting crew has deployed both a helicopter and a certain-wing aircraft to release water on the fire in an attempt to slow down its spread. There is no injury so far.
The authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area and strictly advise against the flying drone in the fire zone, which can interfere with emergency aircraft. The cause of wildfire is still under investigation.
