A New Jersey wildfire that continues to burn Wednesday – forcing evacuations and threatening multiple structures – grew overnight to 2,500 acres.
The Manchester Township blaze is 10% contained and the New Jersey Fire Service said mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Lakehurst, with approximately 170 structures evacuated in both Manchester and Lakehurst. Manchester Township has a population of about 45,000, according to census data.
The Jimmy’s Waterhole Fire threatened 75 structures, with residents relocated to the Manchester Township High School.
No injuries were immediately reported.
They are being supported by the American Red Cross, Manchester Township EMS, Manchester Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.
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