Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, New Jersey, contained, officials say
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The wildfires happened in the area of Mile Marker 20 on Route 195 in Jackson Township.
One westbound lane on Route 195 remains closed between Route 9 and Jackson Mills Road, according to the NJFFS. However, one of the two westbound lanes of Route 195 has reopened.
The cause of the fires is under investigation.
The incident is coming as New Jersey is entering peak wildfire season. Just last week, the NJFFS unveiled a new tower to help fight wildfires in Jackson Township.
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