Published Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 1915 hours PDT

Map Credit | NJFFS

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The Jones Road Fire is located on Jones Road in Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey.

The fire broke out on Tuesday, April 22nd, and has grown into a large and out of control firestorm. This has prompted mandatory evacuations in various locations.

(Below) Photo Credit | Gloucester County EMA

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Gloucester County Structural Fire Protection Task Force: Strike Team of 5 engines and 5 water tenders.

Ferrell FD.

Williamston FD.

Cecil FD.

East Greenwich.

Manutua FD.

Glassboro FD.

Franklinville FD.

Deptford FD.

Clayton FD.

Westville FD.

Ocean County Fire Academy: Fire Coordinators operating out of this location.

New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Multiple fire engines, bulldozers, and ground crews operating.

Strike Team 19: Seaville Fire Rescue, Marmora FD, Ocean View FD, Dennisville FD, and Woodbine FD are said to be in Staging, waiting for their assignment(s).

Community Fire Company and the East Keansburg Fire Company of the Middletown Township FD.

Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: Engine 3801 (Structure protection group in Forked River).

Atlantic Highlands FD: One engine assigned and expected to remain on the fire ground throughout the night.

Cologne Volunteer Fire Company.

American Red Cross New Jersey Region. (Photo Credit)

CURRENT STATUS

The fire has burned about 3,500 acres and has a 5% containment as of 1900 hours EDT or 1600 hours PDT (Our time zone/West Coast time).

As of 1710 hours PDT (2010 hours EDT), Fire Officials stated there are about 1,320 structures threatened which have prompted about 3,000 residents to be evacuated. Multiple shelters have been opened with the Southern Regional High School being opened to people and their pets.

Media outlets are reporting that the fire has impacted a large business complex and is considered as a total loss. Multiple street closures are in effect. Traffic is said to be heading in the wrong way on the garden State Parkway to avoid flames.

The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.

(Below) Photo Credit: Black Swamp Storm Intercept Team (Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blackswampstormteam) Check out their page today and support them with their efforts.

SOURCE INFORMATION

New Jersey Forest Fire Service | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NJForestFireService

Gloucester County EMA

American Red Cross

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