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NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

April 22, 2025
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NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway
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BARNEGAT, N.J. — A wildfire exploding in size near the New Jersey shore caused officials to order thousands to evacuate and close a 17-mile stretch of the state’s busiest highway as dark smoke poured into the Jersey Shore region.

The Jones Road Wildfire sparked on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Barnegat Township in Ocean County. As of Tuesday evening, it had consumed 3,200 acres and was only 5% contained.

Some 3,000 people were told to evacuate as the fire so far is threatening over 1,300 homes and structures, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Evacuations stretch along portions of Highways 532, 539, 72 and 9 and multiple shelters have been established for those fleeing the flames.

Additional voluntary evacuations are in place for several areas of Barnegat Township. 

The busy Garden State Parkway is closed in both directions at from Exit 63-80, according to officials. Photos shared by the Garden State Parkway show smoke covering the highway and flames nearing the road.

Forest fire emitting large plume of smoke near homes at the Barnegat/Waretown border, viewed from Heritage Place in Barnegat looking north
Voluntary evacuations are in place for several areas of Barnegat Township. Peter Ackerman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Flames from the Jones Road Fire in Barnegat, New Jersey, consuming over 1,200 acres near the Garden State Parkway, prompting evacuations on April 22, 2025.
Flames from the Jones Road Fire in Barnegat, New Jersey near the Garden State Parkway on April 22, 2025. NJ Garden State Parkway

Jersey Central Power & Light reportedly cut power along the Garden State Parkway due to the widfire, according to the Barnegat Police Department. More than 25,000 people are without power in Ocean County, according to FindEnergy.com.

Dark smoke and ash was observed blowing across the Garden State Parkway in surrounding Ocean County communities to the north and east, including Toms River, and closer to the beach in Seaside Heights.

Forest Fire Service fire engines, bulldozers, ground crews and air support are responding to the fire. 

Smoke billowing from a forest fire in the Barnegat/Waretown area, viewed from a playground on First Ave
Forest Fire in Barnegat/Waretown area as seen from playground on First Ave in Barnegat, New Jersey. Peter Ackerman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The cause of the Jones Road Wildfire is under investigation.  

Drought levels in Ocean County are abnormally dry to moderate, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, but have been worsening over the past week.

Nearly 80% of the Garden State is facing some level of drought. 

The post NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway appeared first on New York Post.

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