New Jersey wildfire: Dramatic videos, photos reveal fearsome nature of fast-moving flames

About 5,000 people were told to evacuate because of the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey. Those orders have since been lifted.

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. – Thousands of residents were forced to flee the fast-moving flames of a massive wildfire that ignited in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Tuesday, and dramatic videos and photos are providing a unique look at just how quickly the disaster unfolded.

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An aerial video provided by FOX 29 Philadelphia showed at least one structure that appears to have been impacted by the flames of the Jones Road Wildfire, which, as of Thursday, burned more than 13,000 acres and was 50% contained.

The video also showed just how intense the smoke and flames were on Tuesday as the wildfire burned through the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Barnegat Township.

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Other photos showed firefighters working tirelessly to beat back the flames, attempting to prevent further spread and extinguish the wildfire to prevent any additional damage to homes and businesses.

At least 5,000 people were told to flee the wildfire and seek safety at local shelters, but those evacuation orders were lifted early Wednesday morning.

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Another video recorded by a firefighter in Lacey Township provided an up-close look at how intense the flames were when the Jones Road Wildfire began to rage Tuesday.

"We're going to lose this," the firefighter could be heard yelling in the video as the flames inched closer and closer to structures in the community.

Firefighters could also be seen fighting back the flames in New Jersey's forests, which were being incinerated by the Jones Road Fire. 

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Drivers saw burning buildings in Lacey Township and columns of smoke rising over U.S. Route 9.

Smoke could also be seen hovering over the community of Waretown, almost blocking out the afternoon sun.

A state of emergency has also been declared in Ocean County.

So far, there have been no reports of any injuries or deaths associated with the Jones Road Wildfire.