New Jersey wildfire burns more than 8,500 acres as thousands are evacuated

A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned over 8,500 acres and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The fire reportedly started around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. Approximately 3,000 people in the area were told to evacuate, according to reports. Over 1,300 homes and structures were in danger due to the fire.