NJ Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations & Parkway Shutdown! | News in a Minute

The Jones Road wildfire is raging through Ocean and Lacey Townships in Southern New Jersey, currently only 5% contained. Over 3,200 acres are burning, forcing more than 3,000 residents to evacuate as flames threaten over 1,300 homes and buildings. Fire crews are using backfires and heavy equipment to combat the fast-spreading blaze. The Garden State Parkway is closed between Barnegat and Lacey Roads until at least midnight, with several local roads also blocked. Evacuees are advised to seek shelter at Southern Regional or Manchester Township High Schools. Authorities warn of possible power outages near the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant. #JonesRoadWildfire #NewJerseyFire #WildfireContainment #EvacuationOrder #OceanTownship #LaceyTownship #Firefighters #Backfires #HeavyEquipment #GardenStateParkway #RoadClosures #EmergencyShelter #SouthernRegionalHighSchool #ManchesterTownshipHighSchool #PowerOutages #OysterCreekNuclearPlant #FireSafety #DisasterResponse #StaySafe #NewsInAMinute