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Wildfires force evacuations and shut down highways in New Jersey.

A wildfire that broke out in Manchester Township, New Jersey, has grown to 2,500 acres, with only 10% of the burn contained as of Wednesday morning. One hundred seventy buildings on multiple roads in Manchester and Lakehurst were evacuated, with dozens of families impacted. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says 75 structures are threatened by the blaze. The NJFFS and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department are battling the wildfire.

via CBS Philly|

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Multiple Wildfires Ravage New Jersey, Forcing Evacuations and Road Closures

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.

via The New York Times|

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Wildfire Rages Through Ocean County, NJ

A 500-acre forest fire is currently raging in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, with 25 structures being threatened. Crews from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department are working to contain the fire, which is burning on federal, state, and private property. A mandatory evacuation is in place on Division Street in Lakehurst, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

via WPVI-TV|

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Wildfire Rages Through Multiple Towns in New Jersey, Forcing Evacuations and Highway Closures

Crews are battling a 500-acre forest fire in Manchester Township, New Jersey, which is 10% contained. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents on Division Street in Lakehurst. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and 25 structures are being threatened at this time.

via WABC-TV|

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