An uncontained wildfire has spread more than 8,500 acres in New Jersey, prompting evacuations in Ocean County areas, including Waretown and Barnegat.

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey's Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it's expected to grow before forecast rain later this week. The fire in southern New Jersey's Lacey and Ocean townships grew to roughly 19 square miles (49 square kilometers) and could continue to burn for days,