A major wildfire burning in New Jersey, has spread across 1,200 acres, forced multiple evacuations, and

The fire, being referred to as the Jones Wildfire, was first reported by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service around 12:22 p.m. on Tuesday. As of 5 p.m., officials said the blaze was 0% contained.

The Barnetgat police department has said that the fire is primarily moving north at this time.

The fire has already threatened multiple structures and evacuations have been issued for residents in Barnegat Township.

No injuries have been reported.

Evacuations and shelters:
Officials in Ocean Township and Lacey Township have issued multiple evacuation orders:

Ocean Township: Wells Mills Road residents between Bryant Road and the Garden State Parkway must evacuate.
Lacey Township: Evacuation orders have been issued for the Pheasant Run Community, areas near Beach Boulevard, and surrounding streets including Clune Park, South River Drive, Sandy Hook Drive, and Orlando Drive.