A large wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has rapidly expanded to over 8,500 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations for approximately 3,000 residents. The fire has closed significant stretches of the Garden State Parkway and is threatening thousands of structures. Fire officials are struggling to contain the blaze, which has only seen minimal containment efforts so far. Public health advisories have been issued as smoky conditions persist, raising concerns for residents in the surrounding areas. Firefighting crews continue to battle the raging flames, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the fire shows no signs of slowing.