A wildfire in Ocean County has consumed more than 13,250 acres of land and is at least 50% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Officials said that as of 7 p.m. Wednesday, 12 structures are threatened. Firefighters will remain on the scene through the night to protect the area.
The fire sparked on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said 5,000 residents were evacuated but have been permitted to return home. A single commercial building and some vehicles were destroyed in the fire, officials stated.
The fire also caused multiple power outages for local residents. Utility crews were working to make repairs to restore electricity to the area.