A wildfire in Jackson Township has forced the evacuation of 15 buildings, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Officials say that South Stump Tavern Road is closed.

The fire is impacting several acres of land. Officials say the wildfire is projected to be contained at around 300 acres.

“Forest Fire Service crews are conducting a backfiring operation, strategically burning fuel in the fire's path to slow its advance and assist with containment efforts,” officials wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation center for impacted residents. The center is at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Boulevard.