A rapidly spreading wildfire in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has led to mandatory evacuations as it engulfs 1,200 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has stated that the fire remains uncontained, putting sixteen structures at risk. Due to the blaze, the Garden State Parkway has been shut down near Exit 69. Firefighting teams, supported by aerial assistance, are actively working to contain the fire. The cause of the wildfire is currently being investigated.