Wildfire in New Jersey forces thousands to evacuate

The Garden State Parkway, one of New Jersey's busiest highways, was closed between Barnegat and Lacey townships, according to the New Jersey Fire Service.

The fire threatened more than 1,300 structures, with approximately 3,000 residents evacuated

The fire threatened more than 1,300 structures, with approximately 3,000 residents evacuated, the fire service confirmed. Emergency shelters were established at two secondary schools, the Barnegat Police Department stated.