Multiple Wildfires Ravage New Jersey, Forcing Evacuations and Road Closures
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A wildfire called the Jimmy's Waterhole fire has burned 2,500 acres of federal, state, and private property in Manchester Township, New Jersey, prompting evacuations and road closures. The fire is about 10% contained, and 170 structures have been evacuated while 75 others are threatened. It is unclear what started the fire and if it threatens other communities in the area. Currently, most of central and southern New Jersey is under a high risk for fires, while counties in the northern section of the state are under a very high risk.
- Wildfire in Central New Jersey Forces Evacuations The New York Times
- Crews battle forest fire in Manchester Township, Ocean County; Residents able to return home after evacuation orders WPVI-TV
- Brush fires break out in three towns in New Jersey CBS New York
- Large wildfire shutters N.J. highway as columns of smoke are seen for miles NJ.com
- NJ crews battle forest fire in Manchester Township; Division St. in Lakehurst under evacuation 6abc Philadelphia
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