A significant wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has prompted emergency evacuations and triggered air quality alerts across New York City and nearby areas. The blaze has consumed over 13,250 acres of land and is reported to be 50% contained. Authorities have arrested a teenager, charging him with arson for allegedly starting the fire, which is being described as potentially the largest wildfire in New Jersey in nearly 20 years. Residents are advised to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality, exacerbated by smoke drifting from the New Jersey wildfire into New York and Long Island. The situation remains critical as thousands flee their homes and businesses are destroyed.