What’s your current situation?
Hey everyone, just wanted to check in about this massive wildfire in Greenwood Forest WMA. As of 11am today, it’s 30% contained but still threatening 20 structures, with evacuations ongoing and roads like the Parkway shut down, causing total traffic madness. Power outages are affecting thousands too.
Shelters are set up at Southern Regional HS in Manahawkin and Manchester Township HS, if you or someone you know needs a place, those are the spots. Fire crews from all over are battling it, thank goodness no injuries reported yet, but the cause is still unknown. Anyone here evacuated? Maybe stuck in traffic? Or dealing with the outage? Hoping everyone stays safe
As wildfires threaten communities in New Jersey, the Greenwood Forest WMA situation remains critical, with reports indicating 11.5k acres burned. Evacuations are ongoing in Ocean and Lacey areas, and major routes including the Parkway are closed. Thousands are without power, and emergency shelters have been set up at Southern Regional HS and Manchester Township HS for those displaced. Firefighters from multiple agencies continue to tackle the blaze, emphasizing the importance of community safety and support. If you or someone you know is in affected areas, please ensure they are informed and seek safe refuge while the response teams work diligently to contain this disaster. Sharing updates helps keep everyone aware and safe during such challenging times.
