UPDATE: The forest fire has grown to 2,500 acres and approximately 170 structures have been evacuated. More details here:
Officials said 75 structures in the area are currently being threatened.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Lakehurst, New Jersey, from Division St. to Route 70, Horicon Ave, and Beckerville Road. Approximately 170 structures were evacuated in Manchester and Lakehurst. An evacuation alert was issued for all residents between Division Street and Myrtle Street in Lakehurst shortly before 11 p.m. due to the fire. A shelter was established for the displaced residents at Manchester High School on 101 Hawks Way in Manchester Township.
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