A raging wildfire, named the Jones Road Wildfire, has consumed over 8,500 acres in Ocean County, New Jersey, threatening the delicate Pinelands ecosystem, displacing wildlife, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Igniting on April 22, 2025, in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Barnegat Township, the blaze has triggered a state of emergency, closed major highways, and left more than 25,000 homes without power. As of Wednesday morning, the fire remains only 10% contained, with dry conditions and gusty winds fueling its spread.
State of Emergency Declared as Fire Threatens Homes
