A wildfire raging in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has led to mandatory evacuations as it engulfs 1,200 acres of land. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has stated that the fire remains uncontained and poses a threat to sixteen structures in the area. Due to the blaze, the Garden State Parkway has been shut down near Exit 69. Firefighting teams are on the ground with aerial assistance to combat the flames. The cause of the wildfire is currently being investigated. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.