Officials: Ocean County wildfire consumes more than 13,200 acres, is 50% contained
Firefighters will remain on the scene through the night to protect the area.
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1h agoA wildfire in Ocean County has consumed more than 13,250 acres of land and is at least 50% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Officials said that as of 7 p.m. Wednesday, 12 structures are threatened. Firefighters will remain on the scene through the night to protect the area.
The fire sparked on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said 5,000 residents were evacuated but have been permitted to return home. A single commercial building and some vehicles were destroyed in the fire, officials stated.
The fire also caused multiple power outages for local residents. Utility crews were working to make repairs to restore electricity to the area.
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Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency early Wednesday.
Officials said the fire is believed to be the second-worst in the last two decades, smaller only than a 2007 blaze that burned 26 square miles.
No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities said.
The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.
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