NJ wildfire has potential to burn for several more days due to lack of rain

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – The wildfire ravaging parts of New Jersey has now scorched more than 13,000 acres and has the potential to burn for at least several more days, according to the state's Forest Fire Service.

Officials said the Jones Road Wildfire, which started in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, is roughly 50% contained. A state of emergency was declared on Wednesday as the Forest Fire Service waged a wide-scale effort, teaming with local fire and rescue agencies to knock back the inferno-like blaze.