Health & Fitness
Smoke Outbreak From NJ Wildfire Could Impact Air Quality
An 8,500-acre wildfire, which sparked on Tuesday, continues to burn in South Jersey on Wednesday.
NEW JERSEY — An 8,500-acre wildfire that is still burning in South Jersey could prompt air quality alerts as far as New York City.
Meteorologist John Davitt said that a smoke outbreak is likely on Wednesday night and into early Thursday.
"Unhealthy air quality possible. Consider wearing a mask. Shut windows and use air conditioners. Smokey smell likely. Smoke will be worst in Staten Island, Manhattan and southern Brooklyn," wrote Davitt on X.
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The fire sparked in Barnegat on Tuesday before moving north into Waretown and Lacey late Tuesday, officials said. Read More: 8,500 Acre Wildfire Still Burning In South Jersey
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency in Ocean County early Wednesday as a result of the fire.
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As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 percent of the fire was contained.
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