JACKSON - The wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon grew to 300 acres overnight, but is 40 percent contained as of Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Crews conducted a backfiring operation to fight the fire in Jackson Township, strategically burning fuel in the blaze’s path to slow its progress.

Another wildfire has erupted in South Jersey, forcing more homes to evacuate as fire crews battle both blazes.

Frightening moments for families in one part of the Jersey pines, as a wildfire rages throughout 300 acres. “The leaves and just the wind- oh my God, the wind was just blowing the smoke and the leaves around so much,

Firefighters have made some progress battling a wildfire in Jackson Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, but the lack of rain this fall has proven to be a challenge.There have been some evacuations of homes,