New Jersey wildfire scorches over 8,500 acres as thousands flee fast-moving flames

A wildfire in New Jersey, the Jones Road Wildfire, has destroyed over 8,500 acres in Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, forcing 3,000 evacuations and threatening over 1,300 structures. The fire has closed major highways, including a 17-mile stretch of the Garden State Parkway, and outpaced power to over 25,000 people. The cause of the fire remains under investigation due to worsening drought conditions across 80% of the state.