Wildfire Spread and Impact
The Wildfire in 's has consumed over 8,500 acres, threatening 1,320 structures and forcing the evacuation of approximately 3,000 residents.
Closure of the and mandatory evacuation orders were implemented, though the highway has since reopened and evacuation orders lifted.
Response and Conditions
Over 25,000 residents are without power due to safety measures for firefighting efforts, with JCP&L implementing a forced outage.
The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation, with drought conditions, strong winds, and warm weather contributing to its spread.