A significant wildfire, known as the Jones Road Fire, has led to mandatory evacuations for thousands in Ocean County, New Jersey, affecting areas like Ocean Township, Lakewood, and Lacey Township. As of late Tuesday, the fire had consumed about 8,500 acres with only 10% containment, prompting evacuation orders for around 3,000 residents to protect approximately 1,320 structures at risk. The blaze has also disrupted local transportation, with traffic diverted from the Garden State Parkway, while firefighting efforts continue and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.