Afghanistan, April 24 -- A massive wildfire in New Jersey has burned over 8,500 acres, prompting evacuations and widespread power outages in affected areas.
A massive wildfire that began on Tuesday in the forests of New Jersey continues to ravage the region, causing significant damage. The fire, located in the Pine Lands area of eastern New Jersey, has spread over 8,500 acres (around 3,440 hectares) of forest land.
ABC News reported that the fire started on Tuesday afternoon and quickly spread. By Wednesday, over 3,000 residents from nearby residential areas were evacuated, and power was cut off to more than 25,000 homes and businesses.
Local authorities in New Jersey stated that thick smoke from the fire, combined with strong winds, has...