Officials said no additional evacuations are planned but urge people to remain aware of their surroundings and drive carefully through smoke.
Crews are battling a massive forest fire, spanning across 3,859 acres in Manchester Township, Ocean County.
One official from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Trevor Raynor, recalls seeing the dramatic flames upon arriving at the scene of the wildfire. Crews of firefighters across New Jersey worked overnight to put out flames. Officials say that fire weather made this especially challenging, though the necessary resources were on the scene quickly.
There are 75 personnel working on containment. Helicopters, UTVs, trucks and other equipment remain on scene. Fifteen reported fires occurred Tuesday across the state, but officials said these numbers may shift. April is peak fire season in New Jersey, however state officials confirmed they are seeing a slight increase from last year.
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